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CJ Goodwin's NFL Journey Ends After 12 Seasons
29 Jun
Summary
- CJ Goodwin, a special teams captain, is not re-signed by the Cowboys.
- He played 12 NFL seasons, with eight spent as a Dallas fixture.
- Goodwin's path to the NFL began after a basketball start in college.
Dallas Cowboys veteran CJ Goodwin's 12-year NFL career has come to a close, as he was not re-signed by the team. Goodwin, who had served as a special teams captain, spent his last eight seasons in Dallas, becoming a fixture in the kicking game. At 36, the team opted to move on, concluding his tenure with the Cowboys.
Goodwin's path to the NFL was unconventional. He initially played basketball in college and even worked on a farm owned by Hall of Famer Mel Blount. Blount recalled assisting Goodwin in securing a tryout with the Steelers, an opportunity Goodwin seized. His contributions to the Cowboys special teams were significant, with over 2,200 snaps dedicated to that unit.
The departure of Goodwin places pressure on special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen, whose unit experienced fluctuations. Sorensen, hired in 2025, will need to replace Goodwin's extensive knowledge. Team COO Stephen Jones affirmed Sorensen's return, acknowledging the need for improvement in special teams despite having solid specialists.
