XAVIER WOODS NEWS

Managing practice reps Woods (groin) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Woods was added to the injury report for the first time this week, as he was seen working off to the side during practice. Woods has yet to miss a game this season, so it's still too early to panic about his status for Sunday's game against the 49ers. If Woods were to miss Week 15, Reggie Robinson would be in line for the start at free safety for the contest.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime Bengal Dalton returns to Cincy as Cowboys starter

Andy Dalton is returning to Cincinnati for the first time since the Bengals released him last spring

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grading the Cowboys: Xavier Woods, Dallas run defense looked lost in attempts to slow Ravens Here are Jean-Jacques Taylor’s grades from the Cowboys’ 34-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium... The Cowboys ran the ball p...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Season high in tackles Thursday Woods recorded a season-high 10 tackles (six solo) and a pass defended in Thursday's loss to Washington.

Impact The Cowboys' starting safeties, Woods and Donovan Wilson, ended up tying for the team lead in tackles -- a scathing indictment of the job the front seven did in containing Antonio Gibson and the Washington running game. Woods could supply strong IDP value again in Week 13's road tilt against another team with a ground-heavy game plan in the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practice Report: Dalton Update; Xavier Woods Back The latest on Andy Dalton’s injury status as the veteran quarterback continues through the NFL’s concussion protocol this week.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Prescott, Cowboys set for 1st visit from Garrett with Giants

Dak Prescott will see his former coach on the other sideline for the first time when Jason Garrett and the New York Giants visit the Dallas Cowboys

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Xavier Woods provides disappointing answer for Cowboys' lack of effort The Dallas Cowboys have one of the worst defenses in the NFL through the first month of the season. It also looks like they have been regres...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Grading the Cowboys: Xavier Woods' coverage and Ezekiel Elliott's blocking Dallas' free safety and running back have each been under the microscope after Sunday's loss. What does the tape say about their play?

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 Cowboys

The Dallas secondary is the biggest of several questions with the 1-2 Cowboys coming off consecutive games of allowing at least 38 points for the first time in 32 years

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys' comeback falls short in 38-31 loss to Seahawks

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys faced another big deficit to try and overcome

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nine tackles in Sunday's loss Woods recorded nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Impact Between an early exit for Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) and a Sean McVay game plan that called for a lot of quick passes to neutralize the Cowboys' pass rush, both the team's safeties were very busy -- Darian Thompson did Woods one better with 10 tackles. Woods could remain an IDP asset at least until Vander Esch returns to action, especially if other teams copy what the Rams did offensively in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys News: Latest Injury Updates on Amari Cooper, Xavier Woods, More The Dallas Cowboys received some good injury news. Star wideout Amari Cooper , safety Xavier Woods and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie all practic...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Ready to rock Woods (ankle/groin) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Woods has missed a number of practice sessions since suffering ankle and groin injuries Aug. 28, but he's managed to return to full health to begin the regular season. He'll occupy his usual starting spot in Dallas' secondary against the Rams on Sunday night.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mike McCarthy press conference: Xavier Woods will attempt to practice today, Cam Erving has coach’s confidence Head coach Mike McCarthy spoke about the upcoming game against the Rams among other topics.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

On track for Week 1 Woods (ankle/groin) is expected to be available Sunday against the Rams, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Woods has been kept out of practice since Aug. 28 due to ankle and groin injuries, but the Cowboys have consistently expressed optimism about his chances of suiting up Week 1. If Woods is indeed able to go, his presence as a starting safety will provide Dallas' secondary with a notable boost against Los Angeles' dangerous aerial attack.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

“Everything Is On Go” For Xavier Woods Finally, some good news on the Cowboys’ injury front.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Cowboys injury news: Jerry Jones expects safety Xavier Woods to play on Sunday night against Rams The latest on the health of the Cowboys safety.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

Still unable to practice Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said Woods (ankle) has a good shot to play Sunday versus the Rams, Nick Eatman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Woods hasn't practiced since Aug. 28 when he exited that day's session early, but the team is optimistic he'll be ready for the season opener. The team's secondary is a bit banged up with cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie (leg) and Jourdan Lewis (ankle) are both tending to injuries, so getting Woods back would be a major boost. Over 15 games last year, Woods produced 77 tackles, five pass breakups and two interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys cut key free agent addition in safety Clinton-Dix

The Dallas Cowboys have released safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix before the free agent pickup played a game for them

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nursing groin strain Woods suffered a strained groin Sunday, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Impact Woods' injury appears minor, so at this point there's no reason to worry about his availability for Week 1. Assuming he's able to avoid any setbacks and indeed suit up Sept. 13 versus the Rams, Woods will draw his usual start at free safety.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves scrimmage early Woods exited Sunday's scrimmage early, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Woods walked to the locker room without the assistance of the training staff, which could be a good sign. The Cowboys will offer an update on Woods' health sometime after the conclusion of Sunday's scrimmage in the event that he's sustained any sort of injury.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE