Dallas Cowboys cornerback and special teams ace CJ Goodwin He signed a new contract this week ahead of free agency. It will be a one year contract, so According to Cowboys reporter Michael Gehlken:. He will sign a one-year contract worth $1.317 million. During the 2023 season, Goodwin played in five games and recorded four tackles before tearing his pectoralis major muscle against the San Francisco 49ers on October 8.
Goodwin played the 2021 and 2022 seasons on a two-year, $3.5 million contract. He was the team's special teams tackle leader in 2020 and 2021 and had back-to-back eight-tackle seasons in 2022.
Goodwin, a West Virginia native, played college football at three different schools before joining the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. His first contract with the Steelers was a three-year, $1.53 million deal, but they ultimately waived him.
The Cowboys special teamer is entering his ninth season in the NFL. He has worked in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Arizona, New York, Cincinnati, and San Francisco. But his tenure in Dallas is the longest. Goodwin started his Cowboys career in 2018 by appearing in three games, but he became a mainstay in 2019.
In addition to his special teams tackles, Goodwin also made several key big plays, including a punt down inside the 10-yard line and an onside kick recovery.
2024 NFL Offseason, Free Agency Details
The NFL's 2024 calendar year begins March 13 at 4:00 PM ET. At this point, his contract through 2023 officially ends and these players become free agents. Prior to the start of free agency, each team will have the opportunity to name one franchise or transition tag player from February 20th at 4pm ET until March 5th. Teams can enter legal negotiations from March 11th to March 13th. The affected players will become unrestricted free agents.
In addition to NFL free agency, the new year also marks the beginning of all trades officially made by the league office. April 19th is the deadline for restricted free agents to receive offer sheets. The April 24 deadline for teams to play restricted free agents provides a seat hit. Following the restricted free agency deadline, the 2024 NFL Draft will be held from April 25-27.
Dallas has a long list of upcoming free agents to consider re-signing and multiple star players seeking contract extensions. The Cowboys' free agent list includes Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, Stephon Gilmore, Tyler Biadasz, Dorrance Armstrong Jr., Jaylon Kearse, Jordan Lewis, Jonathan Hankins, Neville Gallimore and Dante. – Includes Fowler Jr., Chuma Edoga, Noah Igbinoghene, and Rico. Doodle.
