Eddie Goldman

Eddie Goldman

30-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Atlanta Falcons
Reserve-Ex
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Eddie Goldman in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in July of 2022.
Shifts to reserve list
DTAtlanta Falcons
Undisclosed
August 30, 2023
The Falcons placed Goldman (undisclosed) on the reserve/left squad list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review
How do Eddie Goldman's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
332 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.27 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.87 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.62 sec
 
Vertical Jump
26.0 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Hangs up cleats
DTFree Agent
July 19, 2022
Goldman decided to retire Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldman signed with the Falcons in early July after spending six seasons with the Bears. However, he didn't last long with his new team, calling it quits just before the team is set to report to training camp. Goldman will finish his career with 13 sacks across 81 games.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After opting out of the 2020 season, Goldman is expected to return as the Bears nose tackle, despite sitting out this year's OTAs and minicamp. He's averaged 2.5 sacks over the first five years of his career while posting a pair of 40-tackle seasons in 2017 and 2018, and if he can return to that level of production, he'll have a solid scoring floor in leagues that separate defensive tackles into their own category in IDP leagues.
Entering his fifth NFL season, Goldman has been steady over the past two years, averaging 42 tackles and over two sacks. He's also played in at least 15 games in three of his four seasons, so he's proven to be durable, but as an interior lineman, the numbers he's produced over the last couple years may be pretty close to his ceiling.
Entering his fourth year with the Bears, Goldman's coming off a season in which he posted a career-low 1.5 sacks despite playing 608 snaps, which was easily the most of his career. He'll anchor the middle of the Bears defensive line, and the former second-round pick will likely have more impact to his teammates as he occupies blockers while freeing up his teammates to make plays. He'll be a low-ceiling IDP, as he's averaged less than three tackles per game during his career.
After being selected in the second round of the 2015 draft, Goldman has recorded seven sacks in 21 games, and showed the ability to be a playmaker as an interior lineman. He’ll be a player who could quickly emerge as an IDP option, as he’s yet to reach his potential as he enters his third NFL season.
Coming off a season in which he was fourth among NFL rookies with 4.5 sacks, the 39th overall pick in the 2015 draft will be expected to be a key component in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s defense. In his successful rookie season, Goldman started 12 games, collecting 39 tackles, six tackles for loss along with 19 quarterback pressures. With the Bears adding talent to the defense in the off-season, he’s in prime position to build upon his impressive rookie numbers, and someone to keep an eye on as an emerging IDP target.
After hiring defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to overhaul one of the league’s worst units over the past two seasons, the Bears’ front office made finding a nose tackle to anchor their new 3-4 defensive scheme a priority in this past spring’s draft. They believe they found their man in the second round in Goldman, a 6-foot-4, 336-pound behemoth who often flashed the ability to control the line of scrimmage during his three seasons at Florida State. The rookie could be a candidate to start right away for the Bears, and will have the good fortune of working in training camp with Jeremiah Ratliff, one of the players he’s modeled his game after. Even if he’s able to come away with a starting role, Goldman’s status as a nose tackle won’t lend itself to much tackle or sack production. Instead, he’ll be tasked with congesting run lanes and creating tackle opportunities for the Bears’ other edge defenders.
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Officially lands on exempt list
DTAtlanta Falcons
Undisclosed
July 29, 2023
The Falcons placed Goldman (undisclosed) on the exempt/left squad list Saturday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
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Set to move on from Atlanta
DTAtlanta Falcons
July 29, 2023
Head coach Arthur Smith told reporters Saturday that Goldman "will not be out there with us" for the 2023 season after missing practice Friday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
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Considering retirement again
DTAtlanta Falcons
July 28, 2023
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.
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Reinstated after retiring in 2022
DTAtlanta Falcons
March 21, 2023
The Falcons announced Tuesday that Goldman has been reinstated from the reserve/retired list, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Opts to retire
DTFree Agent
July 19, 2022
The Falcons announced Tuesday that Goldman has informed the team he intends to retire.
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