Reports: Rashan Gary agreed to pay cut in trade to Cowboys

Field Level Media|published: Mon 16th March, 11:02 2026

Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (9) evades a sack by Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary (52) during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-6.

Rashan Gary took less money to be traded to the Dallas Cowboys rather than being released by the Packers earlier this month, according to multiple reports.

Gary will be paid $16 million for the 2026 and 2027 season and he receives a signing bonus of $13.2 million, NFL Network reported.

Acquired from the Packers for a 2027 fourth-round pick, Gary's contract in Green Bay called for salaries of $19.5 million in 2026 and $22.5 million in 2027.

The 28-year-old was expected to be released before Dallas made a deal to pair the edge rusher with former Packers teammate Kenny Clark. Clark was acquired from Green Bay as part of the trade involving Micah Parsons last August.

Gary has 46.5 career sacks and adds to the ongoing overhaul of the front seven in Dallas. In 2025, Gary started in 15 games and generated 7.5 sacks, 20 QB hits, seven tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for the Packers.

--Field Level Media

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