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Cowboys' Special Teams Captain C.J. Goodwin Retires After Eight Seasons

6/29/2026

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C.J. Goodwin announced his retirement after eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
He was the Cowboys’ special teams captain and played all 17 games last season.
Goodwin told WTOV9 reporter Rob Metzger of his decision after the ninth PEGA Foundation All-Star Sports Camp.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers in 2014 and logged 136 games, 94 tackles, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles.

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C.J. Goodwin announced his retirement after eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
He was the Cowboys’ special teams captain and played all 17 games last season.
Goodwin told WTOV9 reporter Rob Metzger of his decision after the ninth PEGA Foundation All-Star Sports Camp.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers in 2014 and logged 136 games, 94 tackles, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles.