ss Rumored to be “sacrificed” because of Parsons’ contract, the Packers’ top NFC edge rusher stuns everyone by accepting a practice-squad role—just to wait for one last chance to contribute

Green Bay, Wisconsin – 12/05/2025

Tensions have gripped Green Bay in recent days as multiple reports suggest Rashan Gary – the defensive star and one of the NFC’s top edge rushers – is the No. 1 candidate the Packers are pushing out to address financial issues after the massive contract handed to Micah Parsons. But instead of frustration or distancing himself, Gary chose a path that has left all of Packers Nation stunned. 

Team insiders say Gary proactively proposed to the front office that he is willing to accept a role on the practice unit if that helps the Packers keep him during this crucial stretch of the season. This is a rare move for a Pro Bowl-caliber player, especially when he is still having an effective season with 7.5 sacks and 15 QB hits in just 12 games.

When asked about the current situation and trade rumors, Gary shared in an emotional interview, showing rare loyalty to the team that drafted him in 2019: “I don’t care where I stand on the depth chart. I just want to still be wearing this jersey and fighting for Green Bay. If I have to start over on the practice unit to prove myself, I’m ready to do that, as long as I’m still fighting with the Packers.”

This decision has created a huge ripple in the locker room. Many teammates say Gary’s fighting spirit and humility have lifted the entire team’s morale, especially as the Packers are locked in a fierce battle to hold their playoff position in the NFC. Head coach Matt LaFleur is said to highly value this move, seeing it as proof of the “Packers culture” the team is working to build.

With Gary willing to sacrifice his individual role to stay and contribute, the question now isn’t whether the Packers will keep him — but how they will harness his energy for the rest of the journey. In a season full of upheaval, Rashan Gary has sent a clear message: he doesn’t run from challenges. He fights for the Packers. And sometimes, it’s those quiet sacrifices that make a team the most dangerous.