Eddie Goldman

Atlanta Falcons fans attend the team's NFL football training camp on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz)

Falcons DT Eddie Goldman placed on exempt/left squad list and may be headed back to retirement

Defensive tackle Eddie Goldman has left the Atlanta Falcons training camp without ever taking the field after coming out of retirement.

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

FILE - This is a 2021 photo of Vincent Taylor of the Houston Texans NFL football team. Taylor, who signed with the Atlanta Falcons in the off season, ruptured his Achilles tendon, coach Arthur Smith announced Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, following Tuesday’s practice. (AP Photo/File)

Falcons lose veteran Taylor to season-ending Achilles injury

FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football head coach Matt Eberflus, left, and new general manager Ryan Poles pose for photo during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The Chicago Bears are entering a new phase after general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus took over for the fired Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Bears enter new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

FILE - Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman breaks through the Carolina Panthers offensive line during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Chicago. The Atlanta Falcons acquired run-stopping help for the middle of their defensive line on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, by signing former Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman to a one-year deal. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File)

Falcons sign former Bears DT Eddie Goldman to 1-year deal

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields puts on his helmet during the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, April 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears seek help on offense, at CB in first draft under Poles

39. CHICAGO BEARS (6-11)

LAST SEASON: Chairman George McCaskey opted to stick with former general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy after the Bears went 8-8 in the regular season two years in a row.

Bears release nose tackle Goldman

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears released nose tackle Eddie Goldman on Monday.

Slowed by knee and ankle injuries as well as a stint on the COVID-19 list last season, Goldman set career lows with a half-sack and one tackle for loss.

Bears NT Goldman to miss opener at Rams because of injuries

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have ruled out nose tackle Eddie Goldman for Sunday’s season opener against the Rams in Los Angeles because of knee and ankle injuries.

Bears seek improvement with Dalton at QB, Fields behind him

CHICAGO BEARS (8-9)

New faces: QB Justin Fields, QB Andy Dalton, OT Teven Jenkins, WR Marquise Goodwin, RB Damien Williams, OL Elijah Wilkinson, LB Alec Ogletree.

Chicago Bears players warm up during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears see Eddie Goldman’s return as defensive key

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears’ defense has turnovers to cause this season, so seeing the big guy wearing a No. 91 at nose tackle on the field for their first practice Wednesday made a huge difference.

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus watch the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

The Latest: Bears place DT John Jenkins on COVID-19 list

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

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The Chicago Bears placed defensive tackle John Jenkins on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, meaning he tested positive for the coronavirus or is being quarantined after coming in close contact with someone infected.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks with head coach Sean Payton in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

The Latest on Week 16 in the NFL (all times EST):

9:17 p.m.

Chicago nose tackle Eddie Goldman has left the Bears’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a concussion.

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Goldman, dominant defense leads Bears over Rams 15-6

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears harassed Jared Goff and squashed the Los Angeles Rams’ high-powered offense while shuffling their way to a surprising victory over the team that came in with the NFL’s best record.