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| HT/WT: 6-5, 277 lbs |
| Birthplace: Detroit, MI |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Iowa |
| Experience: 6 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Chauncey Golston News
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Sent to injured reserve
The Giants placed Golston (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Golston was injured in last Sunday's win over the Cardinals and is facing an extended absence that could extend beyond the minimum four games. Darius Alexander and Bobby Jamison-Travis will be in line for increased snaps on the defensive line for New York.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Ruled out for Sunday
Golston (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Golston has not practiced after sustaining a serious neck injury in the Giants' Week 4 win over the Cardinals. While the defensive end recovers from the injury Darius Alexander or CJ Okoye will take over the starting snaps.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Facing extended absence
Golston (neck) might be facing a lengthy absence, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Golston suffered a neck injury in the Week 4 win over Arizona. Although not much has been revealed since, head coach John Harbaugh stated his absence "could be" long term. The 28-year-old has 13 total tackles (10 solo) in four games during the 2026 campaign. While Golston is sidelined, Darius Alexander and CJ Okoye will need to be more involved.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Injures neck in Week 4 win
Golston suffered a neck injury in Sunday's win over the Cardinals and did not return, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Prior to his injury, Golston recorded two tackles (one solo). He mans a starting interior defensive lineman spot alongside D.J. Reader for the Giants. Darius Alexander and CJ Okoye would be next up for snaps if Golston needs to miss time.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Plays in Saturday opener
Golston logged two solo tackles during Saturday's preseason opener against the Vikings.
Golston played 31 percent of the defensive snaps for the Giants in the contest. The backup weakside linebacker had a solid showing, recording a solo tackle on 11 percent of his defensive snaps. The 28-year-old seems to have fully recovered from the head injury he suffered Monday and should be all set to play in next Saturday's preseason showdown with the Dolphins.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Exits practice with head injury
Golston (head) exited Monday's practice early, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Golston banged his head on the turf during the session and did not return. The linebacker was likely evaluated for a concussion and may be required to enter the league's five-step protocol for head injuries.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Good to go for Week 12
Golston (neck) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Lions, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Golston appears set to return after missing the previous five contests. Golston will provide depth off the edge behind Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Missing fifth straight game
Golston (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Golston continues to work through a neck injury that prevented him from practicing during Week 11 prep. He'll miss a fifth consecutive game as a result of his injury, and his next opportunity to play is Week 12 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 23. With Golston and Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) both ruled out, Abdul Carter, Victor Dimukeje and Tomon Fox are all candidates for increased snaps at linebacker alongside Brian Burns.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Won't be available at Chicago
Golston (neck) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Golston will miss his fourth straight game due to a lingering neck injury in Week 10. Most of his snaps so far this year have come on special teams, so the Giants will have to try to find a way to replicate his production in that phase.
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Giants' Chauncey Golston: Absent again
Golston (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
Golston was unable to practice in any capacity during the week and will be in line to miss his third consecutive contest. His absence primarily leaves a hole in the Giants' special teams unit.
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