JOSH WOODS NEWS

Nabs opporunity Woods signed with the Falcons' practice squad Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Woods worked out for Atlanta on Friday and was able to turn that into an opportunity with the team. The veteran linebacker has played five NFL seasons, spending time with the Bears, Lions, and most recently the Cardinals since entering the league in 2019. Last season in 11 contests for Arizona, he recorded 61 total tackles, 0.5 sacks and forced a fumble.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gets workout with Falcons Woods (abdomen) worked out with Atlanta on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Woods hurt his abdomen last December and ended the season on injured reserve. The veteran linebacker had been a starter for Arizona prior to the injury and finished the campaign with a career-high 61 tackles (33 solo), including 0.5 sacks, over 11 games. Now that he's clear of the abdominal issue, Woods is looking to find work with a new organization.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't play again this season Arizona placed Woods (abdomen) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Woods played at least 96 percent of the Cardinals' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks, but he is reportedly dealing with a core muscle injury, per Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com. Arizona is out of playoff contention, so Woods' won't be eligible to play again this season. He finishes the campaign with a career-high 61 tackles (33 solo), including 0.5 sacks, along with a deflected pass and a forced fumble over 11 contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Woods (back) has been deemed active ahead of Sunday's game in Seattle.

Impact Woods was considered questionable to play Week 7 after he was limited with a back injury during practice Friday. While the nature of this issue was never revealed, the 27-year-old will ultimately be available to play against the Seahawks. Woods has tallied 11 tackles while playing 97 combined defensive snaps over the last two games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits injury report with back issue Woods was limited in practice Friday due to a back injury, and he's been deemed questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game in Seattle, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Woods logged a full practice session both Wednesday and Thursday, so the back issue appears to be new. The veteran linebacker logged a season-high six tackles last week against the Rams in his second contest following a three-week absence due to an ankle injury. If Woods misses Week 7, Krys Barnes and/or Ezekiel Turner could see increased snaps.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has six tackles in defeat Woods recorded six tackles (three solo) in the Cardinals' Week 6 loss to the Rams Sunday.

Impact It was Woods' second game back from an ankle injury, and he played just 60 percent of the defensive snaps alongside Kyzir White. After missing three games, Woods has 11 tackles and one tackle for loss in two games since his return.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Signing with Arizona The Cardinals signed Woods to a one-year deal Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Woods played for the Lions last season, registering 14 tackles (10 solo) while appearing in every game. The 26-year-old played almost exclusively on special teams last year, and Woods should be expected to have a similar role for the 2023 season.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday Woods (biceps) is active Sunday against the Bears.

Impact Woods closed out the week with back-to-back limited practices, and he's feeling well enough to take the field Sunday. His ability to play should bolster Detroit's special teams unit, as well as their depth at linebacker.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks with Detroit Woods re-signed with the Lions on Tuesday.

Impact Woods suffered a neck injury in Week 15 against the Cardinals and subsequently went on IR, effectively ending his season. He ended the 2021 campaign with a career-high 28 tackles across 12 games during his first season with the Lions. The 25-year-old's new contract suggests that he should be good to go for training camp ahead of the 2022 season, when Woods could possibly compete for playing time at inside linebacker, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Woods (neck) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The linebacker suffered the neck injury in Week 15 against the Cardinals and will now go on IR, effectively ending his season. Woods posted a career-high 28 tackles this year while appearing in 12 games for the Lions in his first season with the team.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Woods (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.

Impact Woods has been unable to log any type of practice session this week due to a neck injury suffered in the first half of last week's win against Arizona. The linebacker had been coming on strong prior to that contest, logging 21 combined tackles over the previous two weeks. Derrick Barnes saw most of the work in Woods' stead against the Cardinals and could continue to do so this Sunday.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing due to neck Woods (neck) missed a second consecutive practice Thursday.

Impact Woods exited in the first half of last week's win over the Cardinals with what was deemed a shoulder injury at the time, but it's now being called a neck injury and has kept him from practicing Wednesday nor Thursday. If Woods is unable to suit up Sunday against the Falcons, that would be a major blow to Detroit's already poor run defense, as the linebacker totaled 13 tackles in his last full game, Week 14 against the Broncos.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals lose chance to clinch, fall 30-12 to lowly Lions

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DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not return Woods (shoulder) will not return Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Woods left in the first half with the injury. In his absence, Derrick Barnes will continue to see an increased workload.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Woods (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Woods' current absence is magnified by the early exit of Alex Anzalone, also due to a shoulder injury. Both players though are questionable to return. In the meantime, Derrick Barnes and Anthony Pittman are both candidates to see extra snaps.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monster tackling day Woods tallied 13 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Woods led the Lions in tackles Sunday as he posted his best game so far this season. As the Broncos handed off the ball to both Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams a combined 39 times, the 25-year-old had a very busy afternoon. Do not expect the linebacker to put up these kinds of numbers week in and week out, but he has recorded eight-plus tackles in each of his last two games.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12, 2021 • PROWRESTLING.NET

Poached off practice squad The Lions are signing Woods off Chicago's practice squad Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Woods will provide Detroit with some additional depth at linebacker. He suited up for 15 games with Chicago in 2020, notching 14 total tackles with one fumble recovery. The 25-year-old also boasts experience on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears NT Goldman to miss opener at Rams because of injuries

The Chicago Bears have ruled out nose tackle Eddie Goldman for Sunday’s season opener against the Rams in Los Angeles because of knee and ankle injuries

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruised Bears could be without Smith, Mooney against Saints

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JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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