"Gary reduced his compensation for 2026 and '27 to $16MM, as detailed by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He was originally owed $19.5MM this season and $22.5MM for the final year of his contract, but none of that was guaranteed. Gary received a signing bonus of $13.2MM, per Pelissero, locking in most of his pay for his debut Cowboys campaign."
"Adding in the pass rush department was seen as a key priority for the Cowboys as part of their overall renovations on defense. Gary was acquired for a fourth-round pick, a sign of Green Bay's willingness to move on from the remainder of his contract but also the former first-rounder's poor finish to the 2025 campaign."
"The 28-year-old is on course to receive a $15MM base salary in 2027, but without any of that figure guaranteed at signing Gary's future in Dallas will depend solely on how he performs next season."
The Dallas Cowboys acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a fourth-round pick. Gary agreed to a pay cut, reducing his compensation from the originally owed $19.5MM and $22.5MM to $16MM across 2026 and 2027. He received a $13.2MM signing bonus to lock in most of his pay for his first season with Dallas. The restructure includes void years, lowering his 2026 cap charge to $5.4MM. Gary's 2027 base salary is $15MM but carries no guarantees, making his future with the team dependent on performance. The Cowboys pursued defensive improvements as a priority, with nearly $19MM in remaining cap space for additional signings.
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