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Xavier Woods Mic'd Up at OTA Practice Vikings S Xavier Woods was wired for sound during a recent OTA practice at the TCO Performance Center.

JUNE 22, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Back from neck injury, grateful Hunter excited about Vikes D

Neck injuries are no joke for an NFL player

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson

The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With needs on both lines, Vikes have draft-pick limitations

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was “down in the dumps” about his defense at the end of last season

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Film Room: How Can Xavier Woods Compliment Harrison Smith at Safety? Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich breaks down the tape on new Vikings S Xavier Woods, formerly of the Cowboys, to see what he can...

APRIL 6, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Xavier Woods contract with Vikings reveals several smart details The secondary was a mess for the Minnesota Vikings last year. 2020 saw the unit take a lot of bumps as they gained experience and battled se...

APRIL 3, 2021 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Xavier Woods Tours The TCO Performance Center and Inks His Deal Watch as new Vikings S Xavier Woods arrived at the TCO Performance Center earlier this week to sign his contract.

APRIL 1, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

New Viking Xavier Woods is excited to learn from Harrison Smith The Vikings found their starter opposite of Harrison Smith at safety with Xavier Woods. And Woods said on Monday that Smith actually played...

MARCH 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Xavier Woods Excited to Work Alongside Harrison Smith, Reunite with Karl Scott Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MARCH 30, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Xavier Woods, Mackensie Alexander join Vikings, ready to help beef up secondary When safety Xavier Woods was preparing for a game last November for Dallas against the Vikings, he did more than just focus on their offense...

MARCH 30, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Xavier Woods Puts Pen To Paper To Become A Viking Watch as new Vikings S Xavier Woods officially signed his deal with the team on Monday at the TCO Performance Center.

MARCH 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Cowboys sign Kazee, another Quinn connection from Atlanta

The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent safety Damontae Kazee, adding another player from new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s time as coach in Atlanta

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lunchbreak: ‘The Athletic’ Assesses Vikings Addition of Xavier Woods Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MARCH 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Secondary help: Vikings bring back Alexander, add Woods

The Minnesota Vikings have added more seasoning to their secondary by agreeing to contract terms with cornerback Mackensie Alexander and safety Xavier Woods

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Things to Know About New Vikings S Xavier Woods Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MARCH 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

3 reasons Xavier Woods will be a big hit for the Vikings in 2021 Xavier Woods is the latest big-name signing on defense for the Minnesota Vikings, and there is a lot to like about his ability to make a las...

MARCH 28, 2021 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Set to join Minnesota Woods signed a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the Vikings on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Woods figures to step right in as the starting safety opposite Harrison Smith as part of a reconfigured Vikings secondary. The fourth-year safety piled together 70-plus tackles for the Cowboys each of the last two seasons but was a net negative when it came to pass coverage. It's perhaps telling that despite having a need at both safety spots, the Cowboys opted to bring in two new starters for their defense while jettisoning the three-year starter without so much of an offer.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE