Chauncey Golston
- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 277
- Age
- 28
- College
- Iowa
- Drafted
- 2021 · R3 P84
- Exp
- 6
Overview
Chauncey Golston is the Giants' starting right defensive end entering his second season with the team, part of a defensive line rebuilt after New York traded Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati this offseason. Dallas originally converted Golston from linebacker to defensive end; he signed with the Giants in 2025 after four seasons with the Cowboys.
Golston posted a career-high 5.5 sacks, 56 tackles and eight quarterback hits in 2024 with Dallas. His production dipped to 10 games played in his first Giants season in 2025. For his career, he has 10 sacks, 155 tackles, seven pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble in 74 games.
Listed at 6-foot-5 and 277 pounds, Golston rotates with Shelby Harris and rookie Darius Alexander alongside nose tackle D.J. Reader.
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Frequently asked
- What position does Chauncey Golston play for the Giants?
- Golston plays defensive end in the Giants' base 3-4 scheme, and is listed as the starter at that spot on the current depth chart.
- How many sacks does Chauncey Golston have in his career?
- Golston has 10 career sacks across five NFL seasons, with a career-high 5.5 sacks in 2024 with Dallas.
- When did Chauncey Golston join the Giants?
- Golston signed with the Giants in 2025 after four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
- How big is Chauncey Golston?
- Golston is listed at 6-foot-5 and 277 pounds.
Also at defensive end:Shelby Harris