Rashan Gary has become the main pillar of the Packers’ defense. At 27, he’s in the prime of his football journey. Most importantly, he is playing with the kind of energy that creates a colossal impact. Here’s why he can create an impact on Green Bay's defense.
Reasons Why the Packers Must Rely on Rashan Gary
Clubhouse Live with Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary in the Fox Club at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wisconsin on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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1. He Can Pressure Any Quarterback
Gary doesn’t just rush the passer; he changes the showdown when he’s on the gridiron. People still talk about what he did last year. Back then, topping the Packers’ chart, he fired off 49 pressures, slammed the quarterback 14 times, and took him down 7.5 times. When the sack isn’t there, his presence bends plays wrong: off balance, and that opens lanes for others on defense to shut things fast.
2. He Stops the Run on the Edge
The Packers ended 2024 sixth in the NFL against the run, allowing just under 100 yards per game. Gary is a big reason why. He sets the edge, keeps running backs from bouncing outside, and forces plays back inside. That kind of energy makes the crew’s front seven much more challenging to defeat.
3. He Records Are Strong
When veteran Preston Smith was traded midseason, Gary stepped up to the plate. He’s the guy younger defensive ends look to, setting the tone in practice and on game day. With nearly 90 career games, he brings the kind of experience and leadership that can’t be taught.
4. He’s Consistently Reliable
Back from an ACL injury in 2022, Gary hasn’t missed a single game since. His consistency stands out. Because he stays on the field week after week, Green Bay shapes its defense, trusting he’ll be there, ready when needed.
5. He Has the Potential to Break Out
Gary already made the Pro Bowl, but he hasn’t fully reached his ceiling. With another season in Jeff Hafley’s system, fully healthy and in his prime, he could take the Packers’ pass rush to elite levels. If that happens, the defense becomes much more dangerous in the playoffs.
Week after week, Rashan Gary shows up. The Packers' defense leans on him heavily. Quarterbacks feel his pressure constantly. Stopping the run? That begins with his presence, too. His team relies on him when things get messy. Leadership flows from what he does daily. Progress this year hinges on his impact. Without question, everything moves through him.
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Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary was the 2015 North Jersey Defensive Player of the Year when he starred at Paramus Catholic.
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