Dashon Goldson to Falcons: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

Veteran safety Dashon Goldson’s stay on the open market is over, as he agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced on Sunday.  

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and confirmed by ESPN.com’s Vaughn McClure, Goldson visited the Falcons on Saturday. McClure noted that Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said on a conference call that Goldson had a good workout. McClure continued:

The Falcons say Dashon Goldson is talking to other teams and knows what his role with the Falcons would be. Rookie Keanu Neal will miss a couple games after Monday knee surgery so Falcons need depth at strong safety. Dan Quinn said Goldson won’t be a starter. Healthy Kemal Ishmael would be starter in place of Neal over Goldson if Goldson signs. Apparently not about money but about role for Goldson, so he’d have to accept being a backup.

After just one season, the Washington Redskins released Goldson in a move designed to create additional salary-cap space.

The 31-year-old defensive back enjoyed a solid campaign for the NFC East champion Redskins. He registered a career-high 108 tackles to go along with …

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