12 HOURS AGO • PANTHERS.COM
XAVIER WOODS #25 - SAFETY - CAROLINA PANTHERS
61 TCKL •
1 INT •
0 SCK
61 TCKL
1 INT
0 SCK
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.
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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
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SEPTEMBER 10 • PANTHERS.COM
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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
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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
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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
Officially questionable for Sunday Woods (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Houston, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Despite the official questionable tag, Woods said Friday that things were "pointing up" for him playing in Week 8. If he can go, he figures to step back into a starting role at safety Sunday.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manages limited practice Wednesday Woods (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Woods has missed Carolina's last three games, but with the benefit of a Week 7 bye, he was able to suit up for practice to begin the new week. If he's able to get in a full practice Thursday or Friday, he could go into the weekend without an injury designation.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
