Cowboys Trade for Gary, Boost Defense

0:00On March 9, the Dallas Cowboys shook things up this morning by trading a fourth round pick in the 2027 NFL draft to the Green Bay. Packers for defensive linemen Rashan Gary. At 28 years old, Gary brings solid experience to a Cowboys defense that struggled last season and he's locked in for two more years on a 42 million dollar deal with no guaranteed cash left. Earlier reports confirmed the deal through reliable NFL insiders marking the Cowboys first big defensive edition this off season. Gary earned a pro bull nod in 2024 and not seven and a half sacks in each of the last two seasons before that, though his production dipped lately with no sacks after week seven and limited snaps around 58%. Fans on social media have mixed feelings, calling it a decent depth move but not the bloodbusters splashed many hope for to fix every gap. It's seen as an upgrade over recent options, especially against the run where Gary shines, but plenty argue it won't transform the unit alone and replaces rather than elevates their

1:03edge rush. Details show the Packers were already planning to part ways, viewing Gary more as a rotational piece than a star pass rusher. For Dallas, this low risk swap could pay off short term, but experts like Adam Kaplan note they still desperately need a top tier quarterback hunter to pair with him. With free agency kicking off this week, keep an eye on Jerry Jones for boulder swings at players like Trey Hendricks and Types, turning this into the foundation of a fearsome front rather than a standalone fix.