Rashan Gary Traded to Cowboys, Reworks Contract

0:00On March 16th, Rashan Gary, the star-edge rusher from the Green Bay Packers, just got traded to the Dallas Cowboys in a move that required him to rework his contract. His original deal had him earning $19.5 million this season with nothing guaranteed, but he agreed to drop that to $16 million to make the swap happen. The changes extend into the future too. In 2027, his pay falls from $22.5 million to $16 million under the new terms. On the bright side for Gary, he picked up a $13.2 million signing bonus that's fully guaranteed, something his old contract. Black. Cowboys fans are buzzing about the defensive boost as Gary brings proven past rushing skills without crippling the salary cap right away. The team smartly built an option and void years to keep his cap hit low at just $5.44 million this season and $8.2 million in 2027.

1:01Even if Gary leaves after that, his cap number jumps in 2028, giving Dallas flexibility. The Packers meanwhile landed a 2027 fourth-round draft pick in the deal, which they likely wouldn't have gotten without the pay cut. This shake-up strengthens Dallas's front line as they gear up for a strong run, while Gary locks in some real security for his efforts.