Josh Woods - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Falcons' linebacker echoed what all Atlanta fans are thinking about Jeff Ulbrich Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods is one of many who wants Jeff Ulbrich back in Atlanta in 2026.

5 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Players react to Falcons' organizational changes for 2026 Josh Woods and Liam McCullough spoke during open locker room the morning after the news.

JANUARY 5 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons owner Blank reveals plan for management changes following the firings of Morris and Fontenot

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has revealed in a letter to fans that Sunday night’s firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot are not the only moves pla...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Liam McCullough & Josh Woods on the end of the Atlanta Falcons 2025 season Liam McCullough and Josh Woods speak to the media following the last game of the Atlanta Falcons 2025 season. 0:00 - Liam McCullough - LS 6:...

JANUARY 5 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Returns to team Woods (personal) did not have a designation in Wednesday's estimated practice report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Woods missed Atlanta's upset win in Week 17 due to a personal matter. His absence from the injury report suggests he'll be back in Week 18 against the Saints and should play almost entirely on special teams.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday night Woods (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Rams, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Maryland product originally had no injury designation for Monday night's contest, but he's since been ruled out due to a personal matter. Woods has contributed primarily on special teams this season, recording 13 total tackles across 245 total snaps (228 on special teams, 17 on defense).

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Woods (hamstring) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Woods practiced all week despite the injury, closing the week with a pair of limited practices. That will be enough for him to suit up for the first time since Week 10. Woods is likely to contribute only on special teams.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Thursday Woods (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact Woods was able to log a full practice Wednesday, so Thursday's session is a notable step backwards. The linebacker has missed the last three contests with the hamstring issue, so he'll look to get back to full participation at Friday's final practice of the week and play Sunday against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No limitations at practice Woods (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Woods is on track to return to action after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. The Maryland product mostly sticks to special teams, and he has totaled 10 tackles (five solo) through eight games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Maryland product is now in line to miss his third consecutive game after sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 10 loss to the Colts. While Woods remains out Sunday, JD Bertrand and Ronnie Harrison are expected to serve as Atlanta's top reserve inside linebackers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 12 Woods (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Woods was injured in the Falcons' Week 10 loss to the Colts in Berlin and will miss his second straight contest. The veteran linebacker has logged 163 special-teams snaps this season and just 13 on defense.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up vs. Panthers Woods (hamstring) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game versus Carolina, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Woods will miss his first game since Week 1 due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 10 at Indianapolis. The vast majority of his snaps so far this season have come on special teams, so Atlanta will have to try to find a way to replace his production in that category.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Woods has a hamstring injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The linebacker made four tackles (two solo) before exiting. Woods has played primarily on special teams this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Milton accounts for 2 TDs as Cowboys beat Falcons 31-13 in preseason finale

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Woods' hit-stick tackle ends Cropper's punt return abruptly Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Josh Woods' hit-stick tackle ends wide receiver Jalen Cropper's punt return abruptly.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons flock to fumble! Dee Alford recovers Josh Woods' strip-sack Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford recovers Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker's fumble following Falcons linebacker Josh Woods stri...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • NFL.COM

Falcons re-sign LB Josh Woods Woods was initially signed to the Falcons practice squad early during the 2024 season.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Nabs opporunity Woods signed with the Falcons' practice squad Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Woods worked out for Atlanta on Friday and was able to turn that into an opportunity with the team. The veteran linebacker has played five NFL seasons, spending time with the Bears, Lions, and most recently the Cardinals since entering the league in 2019. Last season in 11 contests for Arizona, he recorded 61 total tackles, 0.5 sacks and forced a fumble.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets workout with Falcons Woods (abdomen) worked out with Atlanta on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Woods hurt his abdomen last December and ended the season on injured reserve. The veteran linebacker had been a starter for Arizona prior to the injury and finished the campaign with a career-high 61 tackles (33 solo), including 0.5 sacks, over 11 games. Now that he's clear of the abdominal issue, Woods is looking to find work with a new organization.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Jaguars still have ample cap space. Here’s how they should use it

The Jags have as much wiggle room as any team to add before or during training camp. Here's who they could pursue, including an ex-Cowboy.

JULY 11, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

The Jaguars still have ample cap space. Here’s how they should use it

Josh Woods, UCLA Bruins, Linebacker Josh Woods is a 6-0, 220-pound Inside Linebacker from Upland, CA.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't play again this season Arizona placed Woods (abdomen) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Impact Woods played at least 96 percent of the Cardinals' defensive snaps each of the past three weeks, but he is reportedly dealing with a core muscle injury, per Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com. Arizona is out of playoff contention, so Woods' won't be eligible to play again this season. He finishes the campaign with a career-high 61 tackles (33 solo), including 0.5 sacks, along with a deflected pass and a forced fumble over 11 contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Woods (back) has been deemed active ahead of Sunday's game in Seattle.

Impact Woods was considered questionable to play Week 7 after he was limited with a back injury during practice Friday. While the nature of this issue was never revealed, the 27-year-old will ultimately be available to play against the Seahawks. Woods has tallied 11 tackles while playing 97 combined defensive snaps over the last two games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits injury report with back issue Woods was limited in practice Friday due to a back injury, and he's been deemed questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game in Seattle, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Woods logged a full practice session both Wednesday and Thursday, so the back issue appears to be new. The veteran linebacker logged a season-high six tackles last week against the Rams in his second contest following a three-week absence due to an ankle injury. If Woods misses Week 7, Krys Barnes and/or Ezekiel Turner could see increased snaps.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has six tackles in defeat Woods recorded six tackles (three solo) in the Cardinals' Week 6 loss to the Rams Sunday.

Impact It was Woods' second game back from an ankle injury, and he played just 60 percent of the defensive snaps alongside Kyzir White. After missing three games, Woods has 11 tackles and one tackle for loss in two games since his return.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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