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“They Got Fleeced” Cowboys Fans Irate About Trade With Packers, Reactions Go Viral (Report)

The Dallas Cowboys’ attempt to bolster their pass rush after missing out on Maxx Crosby has backfired spectacularly, with fans and analysts calling their trade for Rashan Gary a massive fleece by the Green Bay Packers.

In the deal, Dallas sent a 2027 fourth-round pick to Green Bay for the former first-round edge rusher, who signaled his departure last week with a now-deleted Instagram post hinting at the end of his Packers tenure.

Gary’s underwhelming 2025 stats—45 tackles, 20 quarterback hits, and just 7.5 sacks in 16 games, including zero sacks in his final nine regular-season appearances—have left Cowboys Nation questioning the value, especially for a player entering the non-guaranteed year of his contract at $19.5 million.

Oct 8, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the line of scrimmage for the game with the Green Bay Packers playing against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys supporters took to social media in droves to express outrage over what many see as a desperate, one-sided trade that favors the Packers. The sentiment of being “fleeced” dominated discussions on X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Cowboys fan forums, with users highlighting Gary’s recent production dip and the third-round pick as too steep a price.

From X:

@CowboysNationCP: “Packers just fleeced the Cowboys for Rashan Gary? A guy with 7.5 sacks and zero in the last 9 games? For a 2027 fourth? Jerry Jones strikes again. #CowboysFail” (1.2K likes)

@DallasDiehard: “Shocking trade. Cowboys got fleeced giving up a fourth for Rashan Gary who’s been invisible lately. Packers laughing all the way to the bank.” (850 retweets)

On Reddit’s r/cowboys subreddit:

User u/TexasThrowdown: “We just got fleeced by the Packers. Rashan Gary for a fourth? He’s not even a guaranteed starter anymore. What are we doing?” (Upvoted 1.5K times, with 300 comments calling it a “panic move.”)

u/StarBoyFan: “This trade is shocking. Packers fleeced us hard—Gary’s production has dropped off a cliff, and we give up draft capital? Fire sale incoming?”

Why the Rashan Gary Trade Feels Like a Fleece for the Packers

Rashan Gary, selected 12th overall by Green Bay in 2019, spent his entire career with the Packers before this deal. While he showed early promise with consistent double-digit sack potential, his 2025 season was marred by inefficiency and a late-year drought. The Packers, facing cap decisions and with no guaranteed money left on Gary’s deal, turned what could have been a outright release into draft compensation—a savvy move that fans praised as a fleece.

Cowboys fans lamented the timing, especially after Dallas missed on Maxx Crosby (traded to Baltimore for two firsts). One X user, @NFLInsiderTalk, summed it up: “Cowboys got fleeced chasing Crosby leftovers. Rashan Gary ain’t it—shocking overpay for a third-rounder.”

Packers Fans Celebrate “Fleece” While Cowboys Supporters Demand Answers

Green Bay Packers fans, on the other hand, rejoiced at the unexpected return for a player widely expected to be cut. On r/GreenBayPackers:

u/Cheesehead4Life: “We just fleeced the Cowboys! Fourth-round pick for Rashan Gary? Gutekunst masterclass.” (2K upvotes)

The shocking trade has amplified calls for accountability in Dallas, with fans questioning GM Jerry Jones’ strategy amid a disappointing 7-9-1 season in 2025 that missed the playoffs. As free agency looms, this deal could signal more desperation moves—or a pivot to the draft.

Stay tuned for more on the Rashan Gary trade reactions, Dallas Cowboys offseason strategy, Green Bay Packers draft plans, and the latest NFL trade news.