Bears defensive coordinator believes NT Eddie Goldman will return in 2021

Goldman was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2019, the last season he played.As the Bears try to elevate their defense back to greatness, the return of one of their best players should help.

New defensive coordinator Sean Desai said Monday he expects that nose tackle Eddie Goldman, a Pro Bowl alternate in 2019, will be back next season. Goldman and safety Jordan Lucas opted out of last season because of concerns about the coronavirus.

“I have not been given any confirmation,” Desai said as a disclaimer. “I think our expectation and his is that he will want to play, because I know he misses it and he wants to be back.”

Goldman was designated as a high-risk player and was one 67 players to sit out last…