"Gary changes that immediately. He gives Dallas a legitimate top-line veteran instead of asking a rookie, a reclamation project, or a position convert to upgrade the pass rush."
"Gary's arrival does not take Dallas out of the pass-rushing market, and EDGE lines up well with the strength of the 2026 draft class. That is the perfect lens for Dallas. Gary solves the immediate need for a proven starter, but he does not solve the longer-term need for depth, and another young rusher, preferably with a high ceiling, that develops alongside him."
"That is especially true because Gary is more stabilizer than miracle cure. He opened 2025 with 7.5 sacks in Green Bay's first seven games, then went sackless the rest of the season despite playing all 17 games, and his defensive snap share was 58.3 percent."
The Cowboys traded for Rashan Gary, a Pro Bowl defensive end who recorded 7.5 sacks and 20 quarterback hits in 2025 with 46.5 career sacks. Gary, who won't turn 29 until December, provides Dallas with an experienced starter to replace limited returning edge talent. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker previously worked with Gary in Green Bay, facilitating the transition. While Gary solves the immediate pass-rush problem, he represents a stabilizer rather than a transformative solution. His production declined significantly after seven games in 2025, and his 58.3 percent defensive snap share indicates he's not a full-time player. Dallas should continue pursuing edge rushers in the 2026 draft to build long-term depth alongside Gary.
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