The Packers' $16 million star is expected to receive a large payday, with one major caveat.

The Green Bay Packers have a difficult decision on one of their greatest players, but a deal should be reached if he can show good health in the coming months.

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Rashan Gary is one of the unpleasant test cases that show why stars refuse multiyear contracts and despise the franchise tag,

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June 15, Gary is still in line for a huge extension from the Packers, but only if he can show he has recovered from a terrible mid-season knee injury against the Detroit Lions in 2022.

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Gary was about to make a fortune before tearing the ACL in his right knee on November 9 in Detroit. This is currently on hold until the Packers are confident Gary

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can return as the man who led the Packers in sacks, quarterback hits, and pressures through the first nine games of last season.

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The Packers wouldn't mind lowering his $10.892 million cap figure based on his fifth-year option, which could be accomplished with a contract extension.

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Expect that to happen as soon as the Packers know he's recovered from his knee injury, which might be before the start of the regular season.

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