Cowboys Snag Gary, Packers Confirm No Release

0:00On March 31st, Dallas Cowboys snagged edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers for just a fourth-round pick in 2027. It's one of their top off-season moves right up there with signing safety, Jalen Thompson. Folks wondered if Dallas overpaid, thinking Green Bay was about to cut him loose anyway. But Packers GM Brian Gudakunce just shut that downhard, saying release was never on the table. They wanted real value in return for a guy who'd started five years straight. Gary flashed early promise after developing from a raw talent, but he fell short on his 2023 contract. Inconsistent effort, especially when chances arose, plus Green Bay's edge, spinning on guys like Lucas Van Ness, made the trade make sense for them. Fans and analysts had knocked the deal, assuming Dallas got a steal on a salary dump. Now it's clear the Cowboys paid fair market for an upgrade, who still has juice. This flips the script. Dallas looks smarter, stacking that defensive line, and Gary gets a fresh shot to ball out where it counts.