Falcons' Eddie Goldman: Back in the mix with Atlanta
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The Falcons signed Goldman on Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Goldman will join Atlanta's offseason roster after he recently decided to put an end to his second retirement. The 6-foot-3, 332-pound defensive tackle last saw action with the Bears in 2021, but now that he's been signed by Atlanta, the 30-year-old will look to carve out a role in the team's line rotation.
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Eddie Goldman: Off reserve/left squad list
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Goldman (undisclosed) was released from the reserve/left squad list by the Falcons on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Goldman signed a contract with the Falcons in July 2022 after he spent six seasons with the Bears. However, a couple of weeks later, the Florida State product opted to retire instead. He attempted a comeback in 2023 but that ended with him once again walking away from Atlanta and being placed on the exempt/left squad list.
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Falcons' Eddie Goldman: Shifts to reserve list
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The Falcons placed Goldman (undisclosed) on the reserve/left squad list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Goldman had previously been reinstated from the reserve/retired list back in March, but it looks like his NFL career is now definitively over. Coach Arthur Smith clarified in July that Goldman wouldn't play again for Atlanta during the 2023 campaign.
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Falcons' Eddie Goldman: Officially lands on exempt list
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The Falcons placed Goldman (undisclosed) on the exempt/left squad list Saturday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Goldman's career appears to be coming to a definitive end after he was reinstated from the Falcons' reserve/retired list in March. The 29-year-old essentially unretired after walking away for the entire 2022 campaign, though he missed practice Friday while once again considering retirement, and head coach Arthur Smith said Saturday that the defensive tackle will not play for Atlanta in 2023. If this is ultimately the end for Goldman, he will wrap up his career with 175 tackles and 13 sacks over 81 games played for the Bears from 2015 to 2021.
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Falcons' Eddie Goldman: Considering retirement again
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Head coach Arthur Smith told reporters Friday that Goldman, who was absent from practice for personal reasons, is considering retiring for a second time, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Goldman was reinstated from the reserve/retired list in March after initially hanging up his cleats last July. Smith noted that Goldman looked "phenomenal" when he showed up Tuesday for check-in and is hoping to have an answer about Goldman's status by Saturday. Goldman last played for Chicago in 2021, when he posted 22 tackles and 0.5 sacks in 14 games.
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Eddie Goldman: Opts to retire
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The Falcons announced Tuesday that Goldman has informed the team he intends to retire.
Less than two weeks after signing with Atlanta, the 28-year-old nose tackle has had a change of heart and will instead end his career. A second-round pick of the Bears in 2015, Goldman totaled 174 tackles and 13 sacks in 81 games over six seasons, all with Chicago. He had previously opted out of the 2020 campaign before returning to action in 2021.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Downgraded to out
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Goldman (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's contest with the Browns, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Goldman's 2021 debut will be delayed again after he didn't practice Friday. Angelo Blackson has played 51 snaps through the first two weeks and should see a similar workload in Week 3 with Goldman inactive.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Inactive for Week 2
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Goldman (knee) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.
Goldman missed the season opener and didn't practice throughout the week, so his inactive status isn't a surprise. Angelo Blackson played 22 defensive snaps in Week 1 and will likely be in line for a similar workload with Goldman sidelined once again.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Goldman (knee) didn't participate at Thursday's practice.
Goldman worked as a limited participant Wednesday after sitting out Week 1, but he was unable to string together two straight days on the field. The 27-year-old's participation at Friday's session will help clarify his potential availability for Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Doubtful for Week 1
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Goldman (knee) didn't practice Friday and is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.
Goldman hasn't been completely ruled out, but the doubtful designation suggests he's likely to sit out the season opener. If Goldman can't go Sunday night, Khyiris Tonga will be tasked with clogging up the interior on Chicago's defensive line.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Back at practice
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Goldman (back) is practicing Monday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
The veteran defensive tackle has missed time due to a back injury recently, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to resume practicing. Goldman will have plenty of time to ramp up his workload before Chicago's regular-season opener versus the Rams on Sept. 12.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Moving to COVID-19 list
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The Bears will place Goldman (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Goldman's placement on the COVID list could indicate either that he's tested positive for the virus, or that he's been designated a close contact of someone who has. The veteran lineman will need to fully clear all related protocols before being allowed to rejoin teammates at practice.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Ruled out against Chiefs
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Goldman has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Kansas City due to a concussion, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Goldman went to the locker room accompanied by a concussion specialist earlier and has now been ruled out.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Questionable for Sunday
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Goldman (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Goldman suffered the thigh injury during last week's loss to the Eagles but practiced in full Friday, so he has a good chance to play Week 10. Nick Williams would see a heavier workload at nose tackle should Goldman be unable to suit up.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Battling thigh injury
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Goldman (thigh) is listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
A thigh injury forced Goldman out of this past Sunday's loss to the Eagles, and he's still dealing with the effects. The fourth-year pro still has two practices to get back on the field. Nick Williams, who posted his fifth sack of the season Sunday, stands to benefit the most if Goldman can't play in Week 10's matchup against the Lions.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Gets hurt Sunday
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Goldman (thigh) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles.
It's unclear how Goldman picked up the injury, but he's been on the stationary bike and stretching on the sidelines trying to get back into the game. As long as he's sidelined, Nick Williams will likely get the bulk of the nose tackle reps in the game.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Questionable for Week 2
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Goldman (oblique) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.
Goldman was limited in Wednesday's practice and sat out of Thursday's session altogether. The 25-year-old was able to play in 33 defensive snaps (52 percent) in the Bears' season-opening loss to Green Bay, so it's unclear if he sustained the injury in the contest or sometime during the week.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Signs extension with Chicago
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Goldman signed a four-year extension with the Bears on Friday.
Goldman is coming off a solid 2017 campaign with the Bears, where he posted a career-high 44 tackles but also had a career-low 1.5 sacks across 15 games. He was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal in 2018, but the nose tackle is now set to remain with the team through 2022.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Notches first sack of 2017 on Sunday
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Goldman posted three tackles along with a sack in Sunday's 29-7 defeat to the Buccaneers.
Despite the game being a blowout loss, Jameis Winston still dropped back 30 times to pass, and Goldman was able to record his first sack of the season. Although he struggled to stay healthy during the first two years of his career, should he be able to stay on the field, he has upside as an IDP option as an interior lineman.
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Bears' Eddie Goldman: Clears concussion protocol
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Goldman (concussion) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report and is expected to play Sunday against the Falcons.
Goldman battled an ankle injury for a good chunk of last season, and it stunted what could've been a breakout season. He posted 18 tackles and 2.5 sacks over six games in 2016, so it's exciting to think what he can do with a full season of work. Keep an eye on this one.
