CINCINNATI – Saturday night's preseason game against the Bengals won't count in the standings, but the contest at Paul Brown Stadium is significant for several Bears players.
With veteran defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff suspended by the NFL for the first three regular-season games, it's important that Goldman continues to develop. The rookie already has made huge strides since being selected in the second round of the draft out of Florida State.
"It's night and day with him from camp to now," said veteran defensive end Jarvis Jenkins.