
#97 DT · Washington Commanders
Height
6'3"
Weight
320 lbs
Age
32
College
Florida State
Draft
2015, Rd 2, #39
Experience
8 yrs
DT Rank
#156 / 218
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | Sacks | Tkl | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 111 | 14.0 | 216 | 19 |
| 2025 | ![]() | 13 | 0.0 | 26 | 6.5 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 17 | 1.0 | 16 | 2 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 14 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
Guaranteed
$315K
AAV
$1.3M/yr
The Washington Commanders struck solid value by signing Eddie Goldman to a $1.3M AAV deal, earning a B CVI grade on what amounts to a low-risk veteran addition. Goldman represents a classic depth piece signing — a former starter who can provide interior defensive line rotation without breaking the bank, and at just $1.3M with minimal guaranteed money, the financial commitment reflects appropriate market positioning for his current production tier. The 30-year-old defensive tackle brings proven NFL experience after his stint with the Bears, and while he's clearly past his prime years, this contract structure gives Washington flexibility to cut ties with minimal dead money if Goldman can't contribute meaningfully. The near-minimum salary with only $300K guaranteed shows the Commanders aren't betting heavily on a renaissance, but rather securing affordable depth that could pay dividends if Goldman stays healthy and motivated. This is exactly the type of shrewd veteran signing that good front offices make — limited downside with the potential for modest upside from a player who understands his role and comes at the right price point.
Eddie Goldman earns a D- for the Commanders at defensive tackle, a veteran whose best years are well behind him. Goldman was once a solid nose tackle in Chicago, but his production has declined to the point of irrelevance. He has been pushed around at the point of attack and offers nothing as a pass rusher. Washington brought him in as a veteran depth piece, and even in that limited role, the results have been disappointing. Goldman appears to be nearing the end of his NFL career.
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| 22 |
| 4.5 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 15 | 1.0 | 29 | 1 |
| 2018 | ![]() | 16 | 3.0 | 39 | 2 |
| 2017 | ![]() | 15 | 1.5 | 44 | 2 |
| 2016 | ![]() | 6 | 2.5 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | ![]() | 15 | 4.5 | 22 | 1 |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
C
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
F
2021
(20% weight)