The Green Bay Packers will have a lot of decisions to make in the coming months regarding the future of their roster. One of the biggest, if not the biggest, will be what the Packers do with star edge rusher Rashan Gary.
Rashan Gary is under the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. His base salary is $10.89 million. Depending on the structure of the new contract, the Packers could even open cap space in 2023 if they extend him. Although the Packers’ openings are reduced each week, an in-season extension is still very possible. And Gary’s side is open to that scenario. However, if an extension doesn’t happen, one team is rumored to be interested in pursing Gary.
A recent report by Bleacher Report highlighted this scenario: The Falcons’ pass rush as a whole has been pretty underwhelming this season as they only had five sacks in their first five games and defensive tackle David Onyemata led the team with 1.5. Their edge-rushers have been the biggest issue, as Bud Dupree and Lorenzo Carter combined for just 1.5 sacks. Also, Dupree is an impending free agent, so expect the front office to aggressively pursue someone who can put pressure on opposing offensive tackles this offseason. Gary would be a great fit in Atlanta’s scheme, as he’s best out of a two-point
stance or as a standing outside linebacker. Plus, the 2019 first-round pick has 4.5 sacks in Green Bay’s first five games while playing on a pitch limitation as he heals from a damaged ACL last season.
Would the Packers ever let Rashan Gary leave for free?
Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; September 24, 2023; Rashan Gary (52) of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) (not shown) during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports is required credit.
