Bears releasing Eddie Goldman after seven seasons in Chicago per repor

The are revamping their defensive line for the 2022 season, releasing another longtime member of the unit that Keith Tkachuk Jersey  anchored the defense for several years. One day after trading to the , the Bears released starting nose tackle on Friday, .Goldman played seven seasons with the Bears, finishing with 175 tackles, 18 quarterback hits and 13 sacks as he anchored the middle of the defensive line in Chicago's 3-4 defense. He thrived in Dustin Byfuglien Jersey  Vic Fangio's scheme before Chuck Pagano kept the 3-4 and paved the way  Connor Hellebuyck Jersey for Goldman to continue playing the nose. When Sean Desai took over as defensive coordinator in 2021, Goldman played a more conventional defensive tackle -- finishing with 22 tackles, 0.5 sack, and one quarterback hit in 14 games.Goldman opted out of the 2020 season leading up to Brandon Tanev Jersey  his disappointing 2021 campaign. Under new Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams, who was with new head coach Matt Eberflus with the (was the defensive backs and safeties coach since 2018), Goldman would have been playing in a 4-3 scheme (better suited for a 3-4 based on his prior Bryan Little Jersey  play with Chicago).  Just 28 years old, Goldman should have a market for teams that run a 3-4 or have a need for a nose tackle. Click here Click here Click here