Cowboys' Goodwin: Championship Ring or Stability?

0:00On March 2nd, the NFL's legal tampering period kicks off March 9th, letting teams like the Dallas Cowboys negotiate with their pending free agents. Dallas faces big roster choices heading into 2026, including longtime special teams stand out CJ. Goodwin, a defensive back who's been with the team since 2018. Goodwin holds the mark for longest tenure on the Cowboys roster, behind only Dak Prescott. Post from the Bengals practice squad, he's become a key special teams player known for his consistency and durability over the years. In 2025, the 36-year-old played every regular season game for the sixth time in seven years, logging 80% of special team snaps. His steady presence helped under new coordinator Nick Sorenson, even as the units struggled overall except on field goal blocks. The Cowboys desperately need reliable pieces like Goodwin to rebuild their shaky special team's coverage and returns. At his age, though, he might chase a championship ring elsewhere after 12 NFL seasons without one.

1:04Expect Dallas to push hard for his return, given his track record, but Goodwin's call could shape how they stabilize that phase of the game moving. forward