Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Placed on injured reserve
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The Commanders placed Goldman (concussion) on injured reserve Monday.
Goldman entered the league's concussion protocol following the Commanders' Week 15 loss to the Giants. That marked the second time he was diagnosed with a concussion this season, and his placement on injured reserve means he will not be available for the Commanders' final two games of the regular season. The veteran defensive tackle will end the 2025 regular season with 26 tackles (10 solo) across 13 games, and he will enter the offseason as a free agent.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Ruled out with concussion
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Goldman (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Ben Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Goldman suffered a concussion in last Sunday's win over the Giants and was unable to practice all week. The defensive tackle's absence, combined with Jer'Zhan Newton's (illness) questionable status, leaves Sheldon Day as the only surefire depth option at the position for Saturday's contest.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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Goldman (concussion) was a non-participant in Tuesday's practice, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.
Goldman suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the Giants and appears to still be having symptoms. In order for him to suit up against the Eagles on Saturday, he'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and presumably return to practice in some capacity. If Goldman can't play in Week 16, Jer'Zhan Newton is among those who could see an uptick in defensive snaps.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Good to go for Week 10
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Goldman (concussion) is active for Sunday's tilt against Detroit.
Goldman finished last Sunday's loss to Seattle in concussion protocol, but he was able to practice in full Thursday and Friday, and has officially been cleared to suit up against the Lions. The veteran defensive tackle has consistently logged a defensive snap share in the 30- to 50-percent range this season.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: In concussion protocol
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Goldman (concussion) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Goldman left Sunday's loss to the Seahawks with a head injury, which has since been confirmed as a concussion. He'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol to suit up in Week 10 against Detroit.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: No longer under the weather
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Goldman (illness) was not listed on Thursday's injury report.
Goldman was unable to play against the Bears on Monday due to an illness, but his absence from Thursday's injury report indicates that he is on track to play against the Cowboys on Sunday. Goldman has worked in a rotational role on the Commanders' defensive line in 2025 and has seven tackles (two solo) through five regular-season games.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Sidelined by illness
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Goldman (illness) is inactive for Monday's game against the Bears.
Goldman was added to the injury report Sunday due to an illness and is set to miss his first game of the season. He's served in a rotational role along the Washington defensive line, so the combination of Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw and Jer'Zhan Newton should all see a slight bump in involvement.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Under the weather
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Goldman is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bears due to an illness.
Goldman is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the 2025 season due to an illness, and his official status for Monday's contest may not be known until the Commanders announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Jer'Zhan Newton would be in line for more rotational snaps at defensive tackle behind Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw if Goldman is unable to play.
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Commanders' Eddie Goldman: Providing depth for Washington
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Goldman is in line to sign a one-year contract with the Commanders, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Goldman is primed to handle a depth role at defensive tackle, with Washington already having Daron Payne (knee), Javon Kinlaw and Jer'Zhan Newton. He suited up for all 17 regular-season games with the Falcons in 2024, playing a rotational role.
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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.
