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Doesn't practice Wednesday Woods (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Woods appears to have aggravated the hamstring injury that caused him to be limited in practices last week during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the safety is considered day-to-day, per Joe Person of The Athletic, but Woods would likely have to return to practice in at least a limited fashion if he's going to play in Week 5.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers place Chinn on IR, will miss at least 4 games

The Carolina Panthers defense suffered a setback on Wednesday, as safety Jeremy Chinn was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL.com recognizes Xavier Woods among top safeties Woods has twice led the team in tackles and has been solid in pass coverage.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Available against Arizona Woods (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Impact Woods was limited at practice all week due to a hamstring injury, but he'll be able to play through the issue in Week 4. Over the first three games of the season, he logged 23 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defense.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phil Snow Talks Red Zone Defense, Impact of Xavier Woods, Facing Kyler Murray + More Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow previews this week’s game versus Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Records 10 tackles Week 2 Woods finished with 10 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Giants.

Impact Woods has now notched double-digit stops in consecutive games to begin the season. As an important new member of Carolina's defense, he'll strive to make it three straight Sunday against New Orleans.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers turn to Mayfield to break cycle of losing

Now that the Carolina Panthers have settled on a starting quarterback, the big question becomes whether Baker Mayfield is the guy who can break the franchise’s cycle of losing

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cine it all: Vikings safety keeping perspective in 1st camp

Lewis Cine has packed more life experiences into 22 years than the typical NFL rookie

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier Woods returns to his football "sanctuary" The Panthers' veteran safety is bringing leadership qualities and a passion for the game to a young secondary.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers' Horn returns, has chance to be a 'special player'

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn beamed with pride watching his girlfriend Brea Beal cut down the nets this past spring after the South Carolina women’s basketball team won...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings 'old guy' Harrison Smith feeling spry in season 11

Harrison Smith is the longest-tenured player on the Minnesota Vikings

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers enter draft still searching for a franchise QB

The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise quarterback — and a left tackle to protect him

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier Woods prepared to lead a young Panthers secondary The former Vikings safety was one of the first additions in free agency, and has a big role to play here.

APRIL 6, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

4 things to know about new Panthers S Xavier Woods Here are four interesting facts about new Panthers S Xavier Woods.

APRIL 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub

The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land quarterback Deshaun Watson

MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Behind the scenes with Higgins, Foreman and Woods on their first days View photos from Bank of America Stadium as free agent signings Rashard Higgins, D'Onta Foreman and Xavier Woods see the locker room and sta...

MARCH 17, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Get to know safety Xavier Woods Woods had a star-studded class in his high school at West Monroe in Louisiana.

MARCH 17, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers officially sign safety Xavier Woods Woods played four seasons in Dallas before starting in Minnesota last year.

MARCH 17, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Photos of Xavier Woods signing with Carolina View photos of Xavier Woods on set with the Panthers as he officially signs on Thursday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Best of Xavier Woods through the years Safety Xavier Woods played in Minnesota in 2021 after four years with Dallas (2017-20).

MARCH 16, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Bolsters Carolina's secondary Woods signed a three-year deal with the Panthers on Monday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Woods joins the third team of his professional career, having already spent four seasons in Dallas and his last in Minnesota. He's picked off multiple passes in three of his five seasons, and he now figures to immediately slot in at free safety in Carolina.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Panthers close to deal with safety Xavier Woods Woods played four seasons in Dallas before starting in Minnesota last year.

MARCH 14, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

AP sources: Panthers agree to terms with Corbett, Woods

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a three-year, $29.25 million contract with Los Angeles Rams guard Austin Corbett and a three-year, $15.75 million contract with Minnes...

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings have little space to spend with big holes on defense

The Minnesota Vikings have big holes on defense and little salary cap space to fill them in free agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks off three passes in 2021 Woods tallied 108 tackles (72 solo), 10 pass deflections, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and one sack in 17 appearances during the 2021 campaign.

Impact Woods' finished his first season in Minnesota with career highs in tackles, pass deflections, interceptions and sacks. He signed a one-year contract with the Vikings before the 2021 season, but after his career year, he'll likely be in store for a bigger payday this offseason, so it remains to be seen if a reunion is possible.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE