XAVIER WOODS NEWS

Limited Wednesday Woods (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact The 29-year-old now appears to be dealing with a shoulder issue following the Panthers' Week 11 bye. Woods has appeared in all 10 of Carolina's games this season, recording 69 total tackles and three passes defended, including two interceptions. If he's unable to suit up when the Panthers host the Chiefs in Week 12, expect Lonnie Johnson to serve as Carolina's top free safety.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets an interception in Germany Woods recorded eight tackles (three solo) and an interception during Sunday's 20-17 overtime win against the Giants.

Impact Woods played more than 70 defensive snaps for his third game in a row in Week 10, and he came up with his second pick of the year in a game where Daniel Jones threw two. He's solidly on the IDP map in most formats for the rest of the second half of the year.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones' pass is tipped and picked by Xavier Woods New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones' pass is tipped and picked by Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods.

NOVEMBER 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Carr's return to the Saints' lineup is horrendous as he loses his top target, the game and his coach

Nothing went right in Derek Carr's return to the New Orleans Saints' lineup in Week 9

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier Woods speaks to the media following Saints game Watch the Panthers safety speak to the media after the team's Week 9 win against the New Orleans Saints.

NOVEMBER 3 • PANTHERS.COM

Foster Moreau mosses Xavier Woods on TD | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 9 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau mossing Xavier Woods on the 17-yard touchdown pass from Derek Carr against th...

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints WR Chris Olave discharged from hospital after being carted off field

Saints WR Chris Olave was put on a backboard and carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 3

Saints WR Chris Olave discharged from hospital after concussion, to return to New Orleans with team

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has been discharged from Carolinas Medical Center and set to return to New Orleans on Sunday with his teammates following a 23-22 loss to the Carol...

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading tackler through Week 7 Woods recorded seven total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

Impact The veteran safety has now accumulated 51 total tackles across the Panthers' first seven games and has 16 more tackles than Carolina's second-leading tackler, Shaq Thompson (Achilles). Woods is on pace for just under 124 total tackles across 17 regular-season games this year, which would surpass his previous best of 108 tackles with the Vikings in 2018. Expect Woods to continue being one of the few bright spots on Carolina's defense ahead of the team's Week 8 matchup against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Woods on playing against Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels Watch the Panthers safety speak to the media in Week 7.

OCTOBER 17 • PANTHERS.COM

Fills stat sheet in Week 6 Woods recorded nine total tackles (seven solo) and defended one pass in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Woods tied Trevin Wallace and Troy Hill for the most stops on the Panthers' defense in Week 6, bringing his season total up to 44 total tackles. The 29-year-old has remained one of Carolina's best defensive players despite the unit's struggles through six games (33.8 points per game allowed). Expect Woods to continue making plays as the Panthers travel to take on the Commanders in Week 7.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles Sunday Woods logged 10 total tackles (seven solo), including one tackle for loss, while also nabbing an interception during Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Woods was one of the few bright spots on Carolina's defense in Week 4, leading the team while racking up a season-high 10 stops. The veteran safety also picked off Joe Burrow in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss, helping the Panthers cut Cincinnati's lead to just one score. Woods has now recorded 28 total tackles and one interception across the Panthers' first four contests, and he's expected to continue making plays as the team takes on the Bears in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Must-See: Xavier Woods locks on to Burrow's errant pass for INT Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods locks on to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's errant pass for an interception.

SEPTEMBER 29 • PANTHERS.COM

Xavier Woods on Brown injury: 'It's devastating' Watch the Panthers defensive back speak to the media as the team heads to Week 2 of the 2024 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers Pro Bowl DE Derrick Brown to have knee surgery, could miss rest of season, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Brown will need surgery on his knee and could miss the remainde...

SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns Wednesday Woods (groin) was left off the Panthers' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Saints.

Impact Woods had been battling a groin injury since mid-August, but he now appears to be past the issue. The veteran safety appeared in 14 regular-season games with Carolina in 2023, recording 61 total tackles and seven passes defended, including two interceptions. He's expected to start alongside offseason addition Jordan Fuller as part of the Panthers' top safety duo in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Battling groin issue Woods missed practice Thursday with a groin injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Woods is headed into his third season with the Panthers. He's started all 29 games he's appeared in for the team over the last two campaigns and is coming off of a 61-tackle 2023. Woods also recorded a pair of interceptions, seven pass deflections and one fumble recovery. The severity of Woods' groin issue is unclear.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Plane carrying Panthers players, staff runs off taxiway after landing in Charlotte

Carolina Panthers players, coaches and staff members were unharmed after their Delta Airlines flight veered off the taxiway.

AUGUST 9

Misses three games Woods finished the regular season with 61 tackles (39 solo), two interceptions on seven passes defended and one fumble recovery in 14 games.

Impact Woods missed a few weeks with a hamstring injury, yet his tackle output was still below his career average per game. On the bright side, he managed a pair of interceptions after not securing any in 2022. The 28-year-old is slated to return to the Panthers in 2024, the final year under his current contract.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Must-See: Xavier Woods' PBU prevents Mayfield's deep launch from hitting Evans Watch safety Xavier Woods' PBU to stop a deep pass from hitting wide receiver Mike Evans.

JANUARY 7 • PANTHERS.COM

Playing through illness Sunday Woods (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Woods was a late addition to the Panthers' injury report Friday after picking up an illness, but he'll suit up for Sunday's NFC South showdown. He's played every defensive snap over his last five games and has accumulated 21 tackles and an interception over that span.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Must-See: Xavier Woods' hit-stick PBU vs. Spears deemed legal after replay review Watch defensive back Xavier Woods' hit-stick pass breakup vs. Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is deemed legal after a replay revi...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Xavier Woods' hit-stick PBU vs. Spears deemed legal after replay review Carolina Panthers defensive back Xavier Woods' hit-stick pass breakup vs. Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is deemed legal after a...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

Eight tackles in return Woods registered eight tackles (six solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 15-13 win over the Texans.

Impact Woods missed the last three games with a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 3. He was able to take advantage of the team's Week 7 bye and suited up for Sunday's contest. His fumble recovery came at the beginning of the third quarter, which put the Panthers in Texans' territory and led to a Eddy Pineiro field goal. Woods' return in Week 8 was a welcome one for the Panthers secondary who was without strong safety Vonn Bell (quadriceps) for the second straight game.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Woods (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Woods missed three straight games before Carolina's Week 7 bye, but he'll return to action versus Houston. Given his lengthy absence, Woods may be limited, but the Panthers' secondary is already shorthanded, so they'll presumably take as many snaps from Woods as possible.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE