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Packers Weigh Options on Rashan Gary After Deleted 'Farewell' Post Reported as Hack

Green Bay is evaluating trade and release scenarios with 2026 cap savings dependent on timing, with any post-June 1 designation not available until March 11.

Overview

  • Rashan Gary remains under contract as reporters say no trade or release has been finalized and both outcomes are still being considered.
  • An Instagram message from Gary that read as a goodbye was widely shared, then deleted, with ESPN reporting his account was hacked.
  • NFL and team reporters say Green Bay has engaged in trade talks and could move to release Gary if no deal materializes.
  • Contract and cap figures underscore the decision: a standard move now is estimated to free roughly $10.8–$10.9 million in 2026, while a post-June 1 designation would create about $19.5 million in 2026 space.
  • Context for the potential split includes a four-year, $96 million extension with no remaining guarantees over the final seasons and a late-2025 dip in playing time and pass-rush impact.