With Eddie Goldman gone, the Falcons move the “phenomenal” lineman to the “left squad” list.
The Falcons have discussed Eddie Goldman’s “personal issues,” the details of which have remained confidential. He won’t be asked to rejoin the Atlanta roster, though, due to this most recent action.
The Atlanta Falcons are ending their rather mysterious relationship with defensive lineman Eddie Goldman as he has been placed on the “exempt/left squad list” after being associated with the team for two seasons … without ever having even taken a practice snap.
“But you just never know what somebody’s going through and you’re mindful. We’ll do everything to help our players … But (retirement) would be a great possibility.”
Goldman, 29, has been the subject of the Falcons talking about “personal issues,” the specifics of which have remained private. But Smith said on Saturday that Goldman will not be invited back to the Atlanta roster.
Goldman was drafted in the second round in 2015 by Chicago. He appeared in 81 games for the Bears, with 73 starts. When Goldman was part of Atlanta’s plans, it made the Falcons defensive line look all the more promising, with veteran Grady Jarrett as the anchor and newly-added veterans David Onyemata and Calais Campbell also in the fold to improve what has been one of the worst defensive lines in the league past few years.