MICHAEL WOODS II NEWS

Catches lone target in finale Woods caught his only target for 15 yards in a 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Impact Woods was a bit player for much of his rookie season, sitting out on several occasions early in the campaign as a healthy inactive before seeing an uptick in playing time down the stretch while David Bell and Anthony Schwartz missed time with injuries. All of the Browns' primary wide receivers are under contract for 2023, so Woods' fantasy outlook may not improve much during his second season. He finished the 2022 season with five catches for 45 yards on 10 targets.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Less opportunity Week 16 Woods caught his lone target for five yards in Saturday's 17-10 loss to New Orleans in Week 16.

Impact Woods saw his snap count drop significantly with the return of David Bell from a toe injury. He played just four snaps, down from 39 in Week 15.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in for Bell Woods caught one of two targets for four yards and carried once for minus-5 yards in Saturday's 13-3 win over Baltimore in Week 15.

Impact Woods was the primary beneficiary of David Bell's thumb injury and Anthony Schwartz's concussion. He played a season-high 41 snaps and had just his third reception. The Browns also used Daylen Baldwin as a third wideout; he caught two passes and was on the field for 12 snaps.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Browns' rookie WR Michael Woods II 'more comfortable' with growing role Both Michael Woods II's own personal growth and injuries in the Browns' receiving corps have opened the door for him to see an increased rol...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Won't play Sunday Woods (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Impact Woods was active each of the team's last five games, but the rookie failed to carve out a significant role in the team's offense. He'll now work to earn a chance to play Week 13 against the Texans.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One target in loss Woods did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 39-17 loss to Miami in Week 10.

Impact All of Cleveland's active wideouts were targeted in the blowout loss, as they fell behind by multiple scores early in the second half. The rookie Woods is playing catchup after missing the first five weeks of the season, but he has moved ahead of Anthony Schwartz as fourth on the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I definitely had to catch up': Now healthy, Browns rookie Michael Woods II getting reps Injuries hampered Michael Woods II throughout the offseason and preseason. Now healthy, the Browns rookie receiver is starting to find his r...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Makes first catch Woods caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 38-15 loss to New England in Week 6.

Impact Woods made his NFL debut after being inactive the first five weeks. He made his first NFL catch and had both targets on the Browns' final drive when the game was out of reach.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making his debut Woods is active Sunday against the Patriots, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Woods has yet to be active this season, after being selected in the sixth round by the Browns in the 2022 Draft. He'll work to make an impact in his NFL debut, although it's not certain he'll get on the field.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Sunday Woods (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Jets.

Impact Woods missed last week and part of this week with an illness. However, he did return to practice in full Thursday. The team's projected No. 5 wideout will work to earn a chance to suit up in Week 3 against the Steelers in practice next week.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in practice Thursday Woods (illness) was listed as a full participant on the Browns' injury report Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Woods appears to have gotten over an unspecified illness that forced him to sit out Cleveland's season opener against Carolina, as well as Wednesday's practice. The rookie sixth-round pick should now be available to provide the Browns with additional depth at wide receiver heading into this Sunday's game versus the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing practice with illness Woods (illness) didn't practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Woods is apparently still too sick to participate after missing Week 1 at Carolina with the same ailment. Cleveland will hope he can get well in time to provide some depth at receiver when the Browns host the Jets in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Woods II: "I have a lot of fun when I am out there" Michael Woods II addresses the media following practice on August 30, 2022.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Not in line to play Sunday Woods (hamstring) is not in line to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The 2022 sixth-rounder thus has one more chance (next Saturday against the Bears) to log preseason action. Once healthy, Woods will look to cement a spot in a Cleveland wide receiver corps that also includes Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, David Bell and Anthony Schwartz.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Friday Woods (hamstring) is not expected to suit up for Friday's game against Jacksonville, per the Browns' official site.

Impact Woods is anticipated to miss extended time this preseason after aggravating a pre-existing hamstring injury during practice last week. In the rookie sixth-round pick's absence, wideouts Ja'Marcus Bradley, Javon Wims and Mike Harley figure to see increased snaps against the Jaguars.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Rookie WR Michael Woods II to miss "some time" with hamstring injury BEREA — Rookie receiver Michael Woods II’s solid start to camp has been stopped by an injured left hamstring. Woods has missed the last two...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Injures hamstring Woods will miss "some time" due to a hamstring injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Woods, who had already injured his hamstring during the offseason program, aggravated the injury during Wednesday's practice. Coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters, "It's something that affected him back in the spring, so we're just going to be smart," which likely means the team will be in no hurry to rush the 2022 sixth-round pick back on the field.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie WR Michael Woods II to miss "some time" with hamstring injury BEREA — Rookie receiver Michael Woods II’s solid start to camp has been stopped by an injured left hamstring. Woods didn’t practice Friday a...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Sitting out with hamstring injury Woods (hamstring) sat out Friday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact Woods joins the extensive list of banged-up Browns receivers. The severity of his injury has yet to be determined, but another update on Woods' status should surface before Cleveland's Aug. 12 preseason opener in Jacksonville.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets reps due to injuries Woods has received additional reps thus far in training camp due to several other wideouts missing time with injuries, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Woods, a rookie sixth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma, showed potential during Tuesday's session in an 11-on-11 drill, when he spun past a cornerback to haul in a deep pass. The Browns are dealing with injuries to Amari Cooper (ankle), Anthony Schwartz (knee), David Bell (foot), Javon Wims (illness) and Isaiah Weston (knee), but the team brass continues to state there are no plans to bring in reinforcements at the position. If that's the case, Woods could still find himself buried on the depth chart to begin the season.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Woods II should add depth and competition to the Browns' wide receiver room: Film review Woods has excellent football speed, creates solid separation, has shown the ability to gain yards after the catch, and is a willing blocker...

MAY 20, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Michael Woods II: "Everybody has been telling me the Dawg Pound can get crazy so I'm excited" ' Press Conference Michael Woods II sits down with the media on May 13th, 2022

MAY 13, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Cleveland Browns Comprehensive NFL Draft Review: Michael Woods II, WR Oklahoma The Cleveland Browns selected Michael Woods II, a receiver out of Oklahoma in the sixth round. He didn’t produce a ton in college, but there...

MAY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cleveland Browns Comprehensive NFL Draft Review: Michael Woods II, WR Oklahoma The Cleveland Browns selected Michael Woods II, a receiver out of Oklahoma in the sixth round. He didn’t produce a ton in college, but there...

MAY 11, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Cleveland Browns Comprehensive NFL Draft Review: Michael Woods II, WR Oklahoma The Cleveland Browns selected Michael Woods II, a receiver out of Oklahoma in the sixth round. He didn’t produce a ton in college, but there...

MAY 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM