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ESPN analyst predicts Rams to sign DT Eddie Goldman

The Rams didn’t add any defensive line help in the draft, but Eddie Goldman would make sense as a free-agent signing

The Los Angeles Rams have taken steps to replace players such as Darious Williams and Austin Corbett, but they have yet to make any meaningful additions to the defensive line after losing Sebastian Joseph-Day.

Greg Gaines is going to be the starting nose tackle, which lessens the pain of losing Joseph-Day, but the defensive line could still use some added depth. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell predicted where 10 of the top free agents will land and he paired Eddie Goldman with the Rams.

Goldman isn’t exactly the sexiest signing out there, but it takes only one look at the game film from the Super Bowl to see how players like Sebastian Joseph-Day and A’Shawn Robinson controlled the line of scrimmage and helped slow down Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon. Joseph-Day left for the Chargers in free agency, and while the Rams might give more reps to 2021 fourth-rounder Bobby Brown, Goldman’s size and experience in a Vic Fangio-style scheme would make him a valuable rotational piece for the Rams.

Goldman has spent the last seven years with the Bears, playing 14 games for Chicago last season. He finished with a career-low 0.5 sacks and only 22 tackles, but as a nose tackle, he’s more of a run defender than pass rusher.

He was effective back in 2019 when he finished with an overall grade of 70.7 from Pro Football Focus, recording 15 pressures and only missing three tackles compared to only eight pressures and eight missed tackles in 2021.

Ravens reportedly have visit scheduled with veteran DL on Friday

The Ravens reportedly have a visit scheduled with a veteran defensive lineman on Friday

The Baltimore Ravens have been busy during 2022 free agency after a relatively quiet start to the legal tampering period. It was reported on Tuesday that the team is expected to sign both safety Marcus Williams and offensive tackle Morgan Moses to long-term deals.

While those two players represent significant upgrades, Baltimore isn’t wasting any time in trying to add even more talent. It was reported by Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network that the Ravens have a visit scheduled with former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Eddie Goldman set for Friday.

Goldman is a run-stuffing defensive tackle that can also generate a bit of interior pressure. He’s accumulated 175 total tackles and 13 sacks over the course of his six-year career, and could fill a void on a Baltimore defensive line unit that looks like it will be undergoing massive changes during the 2022 offseason.

Bears officially release NT Eddie Goldman

As NFL’s free agency is underway, the Bears have made one move official in releasing NT Eddie Goldman.

As NFL’s free agency is underway, the Chicago Bears have made one expected move official in releasing nose tackle Eddie Goldman.

Goldman’s release was first reported last Friday by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who said the Bears were trying to trade Goldman. But when they were unable to find a trade partner, they decided to part ways with the 28-year-old veteran, who’s expected to have a nice market in free agency.

He was slated to have a $11.8 million cap hit in 2022, which was the fourth-highest on the team behind defensive end Robert Quinn, safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair.

Goldman’s release frees up $6.7 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season.

Goldman was a former second-round pick by the Bears, and he was one of the NFL’s most underrated players for many years. He was an integral part of Chicago’s defensive line, where he was a dominant run stuffer.

But after opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, Goldman wasn’t the same in his return in 2021. He had his worst season with the Bears, registering just 22 tackles, including one tackle-for-loss, and 0.5 sack.

The Bears are expected to sign defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi to a three-year deal worth $40.5 million with $26.35 million guaranteed. Ogunjobi is expected to occupy the 3-technique spot in Matt Eberflus’ defense.

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Updated look at Bears interior defensive line depth following Eddie Goldman’s release

With Eddie Goldman’s impending release, here’s a look at where the Bears interior defensive line depth stands.

It’s been a busy couple of days for the Chicago Bears, where general manager Ryan Poles has made some tough but necessary decisions on the roster.

The Bears traded pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2022 second-round pick, a 2023 sixth-round selection and taking on the remainder of his contract. They followed that up with the release of running back Tarik Cohen, who’s yet to pass a physical. But they didn’t stop there.

Chicago is releasing defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, who was slated to have a $11.8 million salary cap hit in 2022. It’s a move that wasn’t a surprise given his cap hit and the switch to a 4-3 scheme.

But where does that leave the Bears with the interior defensive line? Not only is Goldman gone, but Akiem Hicks and Bilal Nichols are headed to free agency.

With Goldman moving on, here is how the interior defensive line depth chart is shaking out prior to free agency officially getting underway:

6 moves Bears GM Ryan Poles could make next as fire sale continues

Bears GM Ryan Poles has had a busy couple of days with cuts and a massive trade of Khalil Mack. Here’s what he could do next:

The Chicago Bears are making plenty of moves ahead of the start of free agency and the new league year. New general manager Ryan Poles has made some tough but necessary moves to build for the future and free up some salary cap for 2022 and beyond.

The Bears traded star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2022 second-round pick and 2023 sixth-round selection while also getting the benefit of Los Angeles taking on the rest of Mack’s contract.

Chicago also parted ways with running back Tarik Cohen (as an injury designation) and defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, after Poles couldn’t find a trade partner for the former second rounder.

But if those three moves are any indication, there’s probably more on the way. Following the Mack trade and the Cohen and Goldman releases, here are some other possible moves Poles could look to make this offseason:

*All salary cap information courtesy of OverTheCap.

How Eddie Goldman’s release impacts Bears’ salary cap in 2022 and beyond

The Bears are releasing DT Eddie Goldman. Here’s how it impacts the Bears’ salary cap in 2022 and beyond.

The Bears are cutting defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, who becomes the second salary cap casualty of the offseason for new general manager Ryan Poles.

The move comes just one day after the Bears traded star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2022 second-round selection and a 2023 sixth-round pick. Also on Friday, Adam Schefter reported the Bears are cutting running back Tarik Cohen with an injury designation.

Goldman’s release doesn’t come as much of a surprise given his massive $11.8 million cap hit and the switch to a 4-3 scheme under new head coach Matt Eberflus. Coupled with his down year, this was an easy decision for Poles after he couldn’t find a trade partner.

If Goldman’s release isn’t a post-June 1 cut, it’ll free up $6.7 million in cap savings and cost $5.2 million in dead money. The Bears were already over $40 million in dead money for the 2022 season, and this adds to that. If it is a post-June 1 cut, it would only cost Chicago around $3 million in dead money and free up $8.9 million in cap space.

The Bears currently have around $35 million in cap space for the 2022 season with other potential cuts and free agency just around the corner.

But just like the Mack trade and Cohen release, this move is about building for the future. Not only does it get another bad contract off the books in 2022, but it allows for more salary cap flexibility for the future.

Looking ahead to the 2023 season, the Bears get an additional $11.3 million in cap space after Goldman’s release. Right now, they’re looking at around $146.79 in cap space for the 2023 season, according to Pro Football Focus’ Anthony Treash. That also includes an expected release of linebacker Danny Trevathan.

While there are only 16 players currently under contract in 2023, it allows Poles plenty of freedom to build his roster moving forward.

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Twitter reacts to Bears releasing defensive tackle Eddie Goldman

It’s a fire sale in Chicago as Eddie Goldman becomes the latest Bears cap casualty. See how Twitter is reacting to Ryan Poles’ latest move.

The Chicago Bears are releasing defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, which makes him the second salary cap casualty for new Bears general manager Ryan Poles.

Poles continues to make some difficult but necessary moves as he continues to rebuild this roster for the future. Goldman’s release will free up $6.7 million in salary cap space while also costing $5.2 million in dead money, if designated a pre-June 1 cut. But they’ll have $11.3 million extra heading into 2023.

It’s a move that Bears fans expected and knew needed to happen as Poles continues to rebuild the roster his way. While Goldman has been a dominant run stuffer and anchor on the defensive line, he wasn’t the same player after returning from a year off in 2021. With a massive $11.8 million cap hit and Chicago changing to a 4-3 scheme, it’s a move that had to happen. And judging from how they were unable to get a trade partner, it doesn’t say much about his market ahead of free agency.

Here’s how Twitter is reacting to Goldman’s release:

Bears are releasing defensive tackle Eddie Goldman

The dominos continue to fall as Eddie Goldman becomes the Bears’ latest salary cap casualty.

It’s been a busy couple of days for Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles, who’s been making some tough moves on his roster. The latest is the release of defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Bears were trying to trade Goldman, according to Rapoport. But when they were unable to find a trade partner, they decided to part ways with the 28-year-old veteran, who’s expected to have a nice market in free agency.

Goldman was slated to have a $11.8 million cap hit in 2022, which was the fourth-highest on the team behind defensive end Robert Quinn, safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair.

The move frees up $6.7 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season.

Goldman, a former second-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft, has been an integral part of the Bears defensive line since his arrival. He’s often been one of the most underrated players in the NFL.

After opting out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, Goldman wasn’t the same in his return in 2021. He had his worst season with the Bears, registering just 22 tackles, including one tackle-for-loss, and 0.5 sack.

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Predicting the fate of Bears’ roster cut candidates

Here’s a look at five Bears who have been considered cut candidates and what we believe will happen with them.

The Chicago Bears are sitting in a good position with the salary cap ahead of free agency. With the cap expected to increase to $208.2 million, the Bears are expected to have around $26 million in available cap space, which ranks 13th in the NFL.

New general manager Ryan Poles has a lot of work to do with the roster, where there are a number of holes that need to be filled at key positions, including wide receiver, offensive line, linebacker and defensive back.

While Chicago sits in a comfortable position in regards to the salary cap, Poles can create even more cap space by cutting some players, including some whose futures remain up-in-the-air.

Here’s a look at five players who have been considered cut candidates and what we believe will happen with them:

*All projections are post-June 1 designations

7 Bears with the most to prove in 2022

Looking ahead to the new season, here’s a look at some Bears players who have the most to prove in 2022.

There’s a new era of Chicago Bears football heading into the 2022 season. With a new general manager, coaching staff, and a second-year quarterback, the Bears have high expectations over the next few seasons.

As the Bears prepare for next year, here’s a look at some Bears players who have the most to prove in 2022.