Packers Release Rashan Gary, Hit Edge Rusher Market

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline. Every game. The Green Bay Packers are moving on from edge-rusher Rashan Gary after seven years with the team. Gary shared the news on social media Friday, signaling the end of his time there. Drafted as a first-round pick in 2019, he became a free agent this off-season. Gary signed a four-year deal worth $96 million, but his production fell short, especially late last season with zero sacks after week. Nine. That lack of impact made this split feel inevitable heading into the off-season. Fans and analysts saw a coming as Gary top list of potential cap casualties for the Packers. The move frees up $10.9 million in salary cap space for a team sitting at just $4.3 million before the cut. Social pressures played a big role, helping Green Bay get under the cap while reshaping their defense. Gary heads to free agency with plenty of football left in him at age 27.

1:02Now the Packers hit the edge-rusher market hard, already thin at the spot, and needing depth for the upcoming season. Expect them to shop aggressively for reinforcement soon. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Relaxed deeper, reset faster, comfort, you can hear.