The Green Bay Packers are doubling down as the trade deadline approaches with a game plan set to shake things up. Fresh off a tough loss against divisional neighbors, the Minnesota Vikings, it was clear that the front office needed to make big plays to strengthen their roster and lock in their key players. And guess what?
They pulled off a massive move by securing a 4-year contract extension with star linebacker Rashan Gary. Gary’s been a game-changer for the Packers, and this $107 million deal proves just how crucial he is to the team’s success. Despite a setback with an ACL injury last November, Gary’s comeback has been nothing short of spectacular, proving he’s not just back but better than ever.
Rashan Gary strikes gold: Seals a $107M game-changing deal
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RG Sports just dropped the bomb on Instagram: “Rashan Gary Sports announces 4-year $107M contract extension for Packers LB Rashan Gary.” The video featured a highlight of Gary on the gridiron with “Thanks to everyone” written at the top. This 2019 first-round pick had been ballin’ this season on a $10.892 million fifth-year rookie option. But, his new deal is packing $96 million in fresh cash, with a $34,646,928 signing bonus, as per ESPN’s sources. Running through 2027, this mega deal could hit up to $107,532,706 with all the bonuses.
When the news hit the gridiron, NFL insiders, fans, and even players were buzzing with excitement. Let’s dive into the hype and see what the crew had to say!
NFL frenzy: League heavyweights cheer Rashan Gary’s mega deal
Packers’ O-Line extraordinaire David Bakhtiari was quick to congratulate Rashan Gary on his new deal with the caption, “Congrats RG! Special player. Well deserved.”
Congrats RG! Special player. Well deserved. ✊🏼 https://t.co/5VDYEK3aqB
— David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) October 30, 2023
Meanwhile, former TE and current analyst Jake Butt was quick to congratulate Gary. He commented on Rashan Gary’s post, “Congratulations bro !”
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This fan was all hype and praises, even dubbing this as the ‘best Packers news all year’ with the caption, “Best Packers news I’ve heard all year!!! Congrats bro, extremely well deserved 🧀🧀💪💪💪 #GPG“
DeVonte Lambert jumped on the bandwagon too. Congratulating Gary, he commented, “Congrats fam! Well deserved! 🙏🏾”
NFL sleuth Jordan Schultz also made an appearance. Commenting, “Congrats brother! So well deserved!! 💰🧀🫡”
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Well, victorious or not, it’s clear that the Packers are making moves to become formidable. With Gary guaranteed to be in the locker room for the next 4 years. It’s clear that the Packers are not going down without a fight. Go Cheese Nation!
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