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Should Cowboys let veteran edge rusher walk in free agency?

The Dallas Cowboys have some difficult decisions to make when it comes to free agency. Should the team let a veteran edge rusher walk away?

Tyler Reed

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston celebrates with Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown after batting down a pass against the Washington Commanders during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston celebrates with Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown 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 Dallas Cowboys have 25 players that will be free agents this offseason. That means 25 difficult decisions on who the team sees as a fit will be decided.

Not to mention, the team will also be looking to strike an extension with star edge rusher Micah Parsons before the start of next season.

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With so many difficult situations on the horizon for the franchise, it is inevitable that some talented players will be walking away.

One of those talented players who could be on a different team before the start of next season is defensive end, Chauncey Golston.

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Golston recorded seven sacks this past season, and according to Pro Football Focus, the 2021 third-round pick was the 80th best edge rusher in the NFL.

According to Spotrac, Golston could command $7.3 million in annual salary with a projected $21 million three-year deal.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston pressures in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Golston could be a great depth piece for the Cowboys, as Parsons and DeMarvion Overshown will be the two top talents to rush the quarterback.

However, with Marshawn Kneeland still on a rookie deal, it seems the Cowboys would be willing to let Golston walk, as the team, when healthy, could be set at pass rusher next season.

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Tyler Reed
TYLER REED

Tyler is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he majored in communications. Aside from his roles with the Cowboys and Chargers on SI, Tyler also covers sports and pop culture for The Big Lead.

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