The Atlanta Falcons are signing former standout defensive tackle Eddie Goldman to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Goldman has come out of retirement and is attempting a comeback in 2024. The 30-year-old was a second-round selection (39th overall) by the Chicago Bears in 2015 out of Florida State, and Goldman spent the first six seasons of his career in the Windy City. He signed with Atlanta in 2022 before deciding to retire in each of the last two seasons. Goldman apparently can't make up his mind to walk away from the game and is going to attempt to run it back with the Falcons this year, but he hasn't played in an NFL game since 2021 with Chicago. In his six seasons with the Bears, Goldman has 175 tackles (116 solo), 13 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 21 QB hits and two fumble recoveries in 81 games (73 starts).
Veteran defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, who had recently signed with the Atlanta Falcons, informed the team on Tuesday that he's retiring instead, according to a source. The former Chicago Bears standout is 28 years old and played in only six seasons in the NFL. He was originally selected in the second round of the 2015 draft by the Bears out of Florida State. Goldman spent all six of his NFL seasons in Chicago before signing this offseason with Atlanta. In 81 career games (73 starts), he racked up 13 sacks, 175 tackles (116 solo), 18 tackles for loss, 21 QB hits and two fumble recoveries.
The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent defensive tackle Eddie Goldman to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Interior defensive line depth was a question mark for the Falcons with training camp approaching, so the 28-year-old Goldman is a nice pickup. Atlanta is banking on young defensive tackles Marlon Davidson and Ta'Quon Graham to step up alongside Grady Jarrett. The Chicago Bears tried to trade Goldman before releasing him this offseason. In his sixth season with Chicago in 2021, he had 22 tackles (14 solo) and half a sack in 14 games (10 starts). The former second-round pick in 2015 has a total of 175 tackles (116 solo), 18 tackles for loss, 21 QB hits and 13 sacks in 81 career games.
After trying to trade him, the Chicago Bears are releasing nose tackle Eddie Goldman on Friday, according to a source. Goldman is only 28 years old and will have a nice market in free agency. He was originally a second-round pick by the Bears in the 2015 draft out of Florida State. Goldman managed 22 tackles (14 solo) and half a sack in 14 games (10 starts) in his final season in Chicago in 2021. In his six NFL seasons, Goldman has accumulated 175 tackles (116 solo), 18 tackles for loss, 21 QB hits, two fumble recoveries and 13 sacks in 81 games (73 starts) for Chicago. He should not be a target in IDP leagues in 2022, regardless of where he signs.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. The anticipated return of Goldman to the Bears defense will have to wait another week, as the nose tackle remains sidelined by a knee ailment. Margus Hunt was flexed from the practice squad onto the active roster, providing depth on the D-line alongside Khyiris Tonga. Traditionally, the Chicago defensive unit has been a reliable source of fantasy contributions, but with so many injuries afflicting the group, their seemingly advantageous matchup vs. Cleveland may not be as captivating. The next chance that Goldman has to suit up comes next Sunday against the Lions.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (knee) has been downgraded to out for the Week 1 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Goldman suffered a knee injury on Monday and didn't practice all week. With Goldman out, expect rookie Khyiris Tonga to fill in on the interior of Chicago's defensive line this Sunday. Goldman isn't on the IDP radar (just 12.5 sacks in five seasons), but his absence as a run-stuffer could be crucial against the Rams and running backs Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel. Chicago's defense was around middle of the pack in sacks and most other defensive metrics last year and they aren't a recommended starting fantasy unit in Week 1 against a Rams offense that could be even better with quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle Eddie Goldman to a four-year, $42 million contract extension on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes $25 million in guarantees and makes him one of the highest paid players at his position. Goldman is more of a run stuffer than he is a pass rusher, as he had 44 tackles and just 1.5 sacks in 15 games for the Bears in 2017. Goldman helps solidify a very strong Chicago defensive line, but he isn't an IDP force for fantasy owners.
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