Cowboys predicted to lose emerging star at defensive end

The Dallas Cowboys might not be able to re-sign Chauncey Goltson this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

A third-round pick out of Iowa in 2021, Chauncey Golston proved to be a reliable depth piece for the Dallas Cowboys.

He spent three years alternating between defensive end and defensive tackle before injuries forced him to focus on the edge in 2024. That led to a breakout campaign, with Golston recording 56 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and five pass defenses.

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He’s now slated for free agency and expected to have plenty of suitors. Throw in a looming extension for Micah Parsons and Evan Winter of A to Z Sports sees this resulting in Golston playing elsewhere in 2025.

”Considering the Cowboys have to pay Micah Parsons, it's highly unlikely Golston stays in Dallas. Plenty of teams will come calling (a reunion with Dan Quinn in Washington makes a lot of sense) and one of them are going to get a solid player at a good price, which is the pure definition of value, at the end of the day.” — Winter, A to Z Sports

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston scores a two point conversion in the second quarter against the New England Patriots at AT&T Stadium. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Dallas sat by as several key defenders left in 2024, including Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. Knowing how much they were missed, the front office needs to at least entertain the idea of retaining Golston.

If they don’t, that’s one more hole they’ll need to address.

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