Packers trade DT Rashan Gary to Cowboys

On Monday, the Green Bay Packers traded defensive tackle Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a late-round 2027 draft pick, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Gary started 16 games for the Packers last season and recorded 7.5 sacks.

In the previous season, Gary started in all 18 of the Packers’ games. He tallied 47 tackles, 7.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass deflection. For his efforts, he received the first Pro Bowl nod of his career.

The Green Bay Packers selected Gary with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. In 2023, Gary agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Packers worth up to $107 million.

The Cowboys were also interested in trading for star defensive end Maxx Crosby. However, the organization was unwilling to give up two first-round picks and the Baltimore Ravens ultimately landed the two-time All-Pro.

Rashan Gary will help fill the hole left by Micah Parsons‘ departure last season. The Cowboys’ defense allowed 377.0 yards per game last season, the third most in the NFL. Moreover, the team recorded just 35 sacks.

Gary is expected to help Dallas’ defense put greater pressure on its opponents next season. The Cowboys are entering their second year under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

He led the Cowboys to a 7-9-1 record last season. The team narrowly missed out on a playoffs appearance. Schottenheimer revamped his defensive staff this offseason and is confident in the group moving forward.