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Giants Land DL Chauncey Golston from Cowboys

The Giants' defensive line just got a lot better.

Patricia Traina

Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston (99) celebrates with Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) after batting down a pass against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium.
Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston (99) celebrates with Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) after batting down a pass against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The New York Giants capped a busy Day 1 of the free agency negotiating period by agreeing to terms with another player whom they hope will become a key piece on their defensive line and, in the process, weaken a division rival.

That player is Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston, who late Monday evening agreed to terms with the Giants on what the NFL Network has agreed to terms on a three-year, $19.5 million deal, of which Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reported 66% is guaranteed. 

Golston is a defensive end who can also play inside on pass-rushing downs, similar to how the Giants once deployed Justin Tuck years ago. He was selected by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2021 draft (pick No. 84 overall) out of Iowa. 

The 6-foot-5, 268-pounder has appeared in 64 games with 16 starts and has 135 career tackles (68 solo), eight tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, 17 quarterback hits, and seven sacks over his four years in the league so far.

Last season, Golston saw his most extensive action to date. He started in 13 of the 17 games he played and recorded career highs in sacks (5.5) and tackles (56). 

Golston has also recorded 91 career pressures and 65 stops. He figures to line up next to Dexter Lawrence II during passing downs to help push the pocket. 

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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