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Packers Trade Edge Rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys
Green Bay receives 2027 fourth-round pick in return for 28-year-old pass rusher.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Green Bay Packers are trading edge rusher Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys, according to multiple reports on Monday. The Packers will receive a 2027 fourth-round pick in return for the 28-year-old, who finished his Packers career with 46.5 sacks.
Why it matters
Gary was a first-round draft pick by the Packers in 2019 and has been a key part of their defense for the past four seasons. His departure is a significant move for the Packers as they look to retool their roster, while the Cowboys add a talented pass rusher to bolster their defense.
The details
Speculation about Gary's future with the Packers began after he posted a goodbye message to the team on March 6, before the reported trade decision. That post was later deleted, and it was reported that Gary's Instagram account had been hacked. In his four seasons with the Packers, Gary recorded 46.5 sacks and emerged as one of the top young edge rushers in the NFL.
- On March 6, Gary posted a goodbye message to the Packers on Instagram.
- On March 9, 2026, the Packers reportedly agreed to trade Gary to the Cowboys.
The players
Rashan Gary
A 28-year-old edge rusher who was drafted 12th overall by the Green Bay Packers in 2019 and spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the team.
Dallas Cowboys
An NFL team based in Arlington, Texas that has acquired Rashan Gary in a trade with the Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers
An NFL team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin that is trading edge rusher Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys.
What they’re saying
“When I got the call in 2019, it was one of the greatest moments of my life, and it always will be. The opportunity to represent Green Bay and Packers Nation across the country and around the world is something I will never forget. Like all chapters in life, this one has come to an end.”
— Rashan Gary (Instagram)
What’s next
The Packers will look to use the 2027 fourth-round pick they received in the trade to help rebuild their roster, while the Cowboys will aim to integrate Gary into their defensive scheme and hope he can continue to develop as a pass rusher.
The takeaway
This trade marks the end of Rashan Gary's four-year tenure with the Packers, during which he emerged as one of the top young edge rushers in the NFL. The move signals a shift in the Packers' roster as they look to the future, while the Cowboys add a talented pass rusher to their defense.
