Michael Woods II Injury News & Updates

The Packers signed Woods to the practice squad Tuesday.

Woods was last with the Browns for a short period during training camp but was ultimately waived from injured reserve. He has 12 career receptions across 17 games since entering the NFL in 2022, but he faces a long path to consistently being on the active roster in Green Bay.

Woods (hand) worked out for the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Woods suffered a knee injury at the end of last season and then picked up a hand injury early on in Browns camp this summer. He was eventually let go with an injury settlement last month but appears to be healthy headed into the regular season. Now a free agent, Woods is looking for a new opportunity.

The Browns waived Woods (hand) from injured reserve after the two sides reached an injury settlement, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The injury settlement allows Woods to play in the upcoming season, which wouldn't have been a possibility had he remained on the Browns' IR. The 2022 sixth-rounder appeared in five regular-season games for the Browns last season and posted seven catches (on 18 targets) for 65 yards. Woods will continue to rehab from his hand injury and explore his next options once he's fully recovered.

Woods (hand) reverted to the Browns' injured reserve list Thursday, per the NFL's transactions log.

Woods was injured in practice last week and was later waived with an injury designation. He'll now be required to miss the entirety of the regular season but could be let go with an injury settlement once healthy. Woods played in five regular-season games for the Browns last season, catching seven passes for 65 scoreless yards.

The Browns waived Woods (hand) with an injury designation Wednesday.

Woods suffered a hand injury during this past Thursday's training camp practice. He will no longer be a part of the Browns' training camp roster, but if he clears waivers, he'll revert to injured reserve and be forced to sit for the entire 2025 season unless an injury settlement is reached. Woods spent most of last season on Cleveland's practice squad but did play in the final five games of the regular season, posting seven catches (on 18 targets) for 65 yards.

Woods did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a hand injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

The severity of the injury isn't clear, but Woods will likely be limited to rehab and individual drills until he's progressed enough in his recovery. The 2022 sixth-rounder is competing for a depth spot in the team's wide receiver corps, so he'll look to be available for the Browns' first preseason game against the Panthers on Aug. 8.

Woods (knee) was spotted participating in Thursday's practice, Joshua Gunter of Cleveland.com reports.

The 2022 sixth-round pick from Oklahoma missed the Browns' 2024 season finale due to a knee injury, but his participation during Thursday's OTAs suggests he's now past the issue. Woods appeared in five games with Cleveland last season, catching seven of his 18 targets for 65 yards across 291 offensive snaps. Now fully healthy, he's expected to compete for a depth spot in the team's wide receiver room throughout the summer.

Woods (knee) recorded seven catches on 18 targets for 65 yards over five games played for the Browns in 2024.

All of Woods' playing time came during a five-week stretch between Weeks 12 and 17, before a knee injury prevented him from suiting up for the regular-season finale. He was on the field a lot during those games, serving as the third wideout for a struggling offense. It was the most playing time he's had in three seasons with Cleveland, which drafted him in the sixth round of the 2022 draft. He enters the final year of his rookie deal and could gain a greater role in 2025, when the Browns are expected to enact change on offense.

Woods (knee) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens.

Woods approached Saturday's contest listed as questionable after being deemed a limited practice participant Tuesday through Thursday. In his absence in Cleveland's season finale, Jamari Thrash, James Proche and Kaden Davis are candidates to see added wideout snaps behind Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore.

Woods (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Baltimore.

Woods was a limited practice participant throughout the week after he emerged from this past Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins with the knee injury. If Woods is cleared to play Saturday, he would likely operate as the Browns' No. 3 wideout behind Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore.

Woods was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a knee injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Woods is nursing the knee injury coming out of the Browns' 20-3 loss to the Dolphins this past Sunday, when he played 68 of 79 snaps on offense en route to finishing with a three-yard reception across four targets. If he's able to move past the knee issue in time for Saturday's season finale in Baltimore, Woods should once again be in line for a top-three role at receiver after the Browns placed Cedric Tillman (concussion) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Woods caught one of three targets for three yards in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins in Week 17.

Woods was on the field for 86 percent of the offensive snaps, but once again, the playing time didn't translate into meaningful production. Since being signed to the active roster five games ago, Woods has operated as the de facto third wideout, played 83.1 percent of the snaps, but has just seven catches (18 targets) for 65 yards.

Woods did not record a catch on three targets in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Bengals in Week 16.

Woods has operated as the No. 3 wideout the last four weeks, but there are limitations to his fantasy viability given Cleveland's unsteady quarterback play. He's caught six passes on 14 targets for 62 yards during his spike in playing time. His increase in snap count is directly related to the unavailability of Cedric Tillman (concussion). Whether Tillman eventually returns or not, Woods will audition over the final two weeks for a spot on what is expected to be an overhauled roster in 2025.

Woods caught two of three targets for seven yards in Sunday's 21-7 loss to Kansas City in Week 15.

Woods was once again elevated to No. 3 wideout as Cedric Tillman (concussion) was inactive, and he played 100 percent of the offensive snaps. All that activity didn't translate into meaningful production for Woods, who's been targeted 11 times (once in red zone) in three weeks as Tillman's replacement. The Browns benched starting quarterback Jameis Winston and may have Dorian Thompson-Robinson start the final three weeks, which could alter the target distribution beginning Week 16 at Cincinnati.

Woods should maintain his role as the third wide receiver Sunday against the Chiefs, as Cedric Tillman has been ruled out.

Woods has eight targets and played 81.6 percent of the offensive snaps over the last two weeks while filling in for Tillman. Prior to his concussion, Tillman generated 44 targets and three touchdowns over five games, so the third wide receiver carries potential in a Jameis Winston-led offense. Cleveland hopes to use a more balanced run/pass ratio Sunday and minimize the opportunities for the Chiefs' offense; however, the Browns often play from behind and Winston has averaged 43.2 attempts per game over the last six weeks, including Week 12's snow game against the Steelers.

Woods caught one of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers in Week 14.

Woods was elevated to the active roster for a second consecutive game, as Cedric Tillman (concussion) was inactive once again. His 63 snaps were the third-most among all receivers, behind only Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku. Woods has four catches (eight targets) for 55 yards in the two games.

The Browns signed Woods from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Woods was elevated to the Browns' active roster for Week 13 against the Broncos, and he finished with three catches (on five targets) for 45 yards while playing 64 snaps on offense. With Cedric Tillman (concussion) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Woods will likely be on the field for three-wideout sets alongside Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore.

Woods reverted to the Browns' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Woods was elevated for Monday's game against the Broncos, and not only was that his 2024 regular-season debut, it was also his first regular-season action since Week 17 of the 2022 campaign. Woods ended with three catches (on five targets) for 43 yards, and his 66 snaps on offense was second-most among Browns wide receivers only behind Jerry Jeudy (78). Woods could be elevated for Week 14 against the Steelers if Cedric Tillman (concussion) is unable to play.

Woods caught three of five targets for 43 yards in Monday's 41-32 loss to the Broncos in Week 13.

Woods was elevated from the practice squad and made his season debut. Filling in for an injured Cedric Tillman (concussion), Woods saw his first action since Week 17 of the 2022 season and was the fourth-most targeted Brown in a game where Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston chucked the ball 58 times. The wideout played 66 snaps and appears to be the preferred option ahead of Jamari Thrash (15 snaps, shoulder), Kadarius Toney (six) and Jaelon Darden (special teams only). Prior to Tillman's concussion, he had been heavily involved in the Winston-led offense, which bodes well for Woods if there are additional opportunities in the final four weeks of the season.

Woods was elevated to the Browns' active roster Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Oklahoma product was elevated alongside Kadarius Toney to provide depth at wide receiver for Monday night's matchup against the Broncos, with Cedric Tillman (concussion) and David Bell (hip) both sidelined. Woods last saw regular-season NFL action with the Browns in 2022, appearing in 10 games and catching five of his 10 targets for 45 yards over 144 offensive snaps. He's expected to see minimal offensive work and may contribute on special teams in Week 13.

Woods signed with Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday.

Woods finished the preseason on a high note against the Seahawks on Saturday, when he caught five passes (on nine targets) for 53 yards and two touchdowns. It wasn't enough to push him onto the Browns' 53-man roster, but the 2022 sixth-round wideout will stick around in Cleveland on the taxi squad. He last saw NFL action in his rookie season, when he recorded five catches (on 10 targets) for 45 yards across 10 regular-season games.

The Browns waived Woods on Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.

Woods missed all of last season due to a ruptured Achilles injury he sustained in April of 2023. He managed to return for training camp, and he finished the preseason strong with five catches on nine targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns against the Seahawks on Saturday. Despite the good outing, Woods was unable to crack Cleveland's 53-man roster as a depth wide receiver. The 2022 sixth-round pick could return to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers or look for other opportunities elsewhere.

Woods caught five of nine targets for 53 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's preseason finale against Seattle.

Woods, a sixth-round draft pick in 2022, had just two targets during the preseason prior to Saturday's robust activity. Whether there's a roster spot for Woods depends on how many wide receivers the Browns intend to keep and how significant David Bell's quadriceps injury is. If Bell is ready for the regular season opener, that would give Cleveland five likely locks. If they keep a sixth, then it would come down to Woods or Jamari Thrash, a 2024 fifth-round draft pick that came on over the last two weeks.

Woods is participating in the Browns' OTAs, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Per Cabot, Woods, who is returning from a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, appears to have bulked up since last season. Meanwhile, the 2022 sixth-rounder appears to have moved past an Achilles' injury that he sustained last April, and now that Woods is back on the field he'll have an opportunity to compete for a depth role in a Cleveland wideout corps that's led by Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman.

Woods (Achilles) had his suspension lifted by the NFL on Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Woods was given a six-game suspension in early December for violating the league's personal conduct policy, and he's now served his punishment for the required number of contests. The ban didn't impact his ability to take the field, as the wideout ruptured his Achilles in early April and was consequently ruled out for the season. Woods will look to be healthy enough to participate in training camp this summer.

Woods (Achilles) was handed a six-game suspension Friday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

While taking part in an offseason workout with quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) in April, Woods suffered a ruptured Achilles, so he already was out for the season. Now, Woods won't get a paycheck for the final six games of the campaign following the suspension. Considering the timing of the injury, the 2022 sixth-round pick may be healthy by the start of the 2024 offseason program, with five catches (on 10 targets) for 45 yards in 10 career appearances to date.

Woods (Achilles) was placed on the active/NFI list Friday.

Woods suffered a ruptured Achilles in April while working out with quarterback Deshaun Watson and he's expected to miss the entirety of the 2023 campaign. The wide receiver will likely transition to injured reserve at some point leading up to the regular season.

Woods has been diagnosed with a ruptured Achilles and will likely miss the entire 2023 campaign after undergoing surgery, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Woods suffered the injury during an offseason workout with Deshaun Watson and will miss his entire sophomore campaign. As a rookie last year, the sixth-round pick caught five of 10 targets for 45 yards across 10 appearances (144 offensive snaps).

The Browns are concerned that Woods may have suffered a torn Achilles during workouts with quarterback DeShaun Watson, pending further tests Tuesday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

Woods, a 2022 sixth-round pick, suited up for 10 games as a rookie and secured five of 10 targets for 45 yards. It would be a brutal turn of events if he's indeed suffered a torn Achilles during early offseason personal workouts, as that would jeopardize his availability for the entire 2023 campaign. It sounds like Cleveland will have an official update on the severity of Woods' injury shortly, when his official test results are available.

Woods caught his only target for 15 yards in a 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 18.

Woods was on the field for 26 offensive snaps, as the rookie wideout finished out the season. He was a bit player for much of the season, including several healthy inactive designations early, before a spasm of activity over the final four weeks, when David Bell dealt with injuries. All of the Browns' primary wide receivers are under contract for 2023, so there shouldn't be much improvement in Woods' fantasy value next season. He finished with five catches, 10 targets and 45 yards.

Woods caught his lone target for five yards in Saturday's 17-10 loss to New Orleans in Week 16.

Woods saw his snap count drop significantly with the return of David Bell from a toe injury. He played just four snaps, down from 39 in Week 15.

Woods caught one of two targets for four yards and carried once for minus-5 yards in Saturday's 13-3 win over Baltimore in Week 15.

Woods was the primary beneficiary of David Bell's thumb injury and Anthony Schwartz's concussion. He played a season-high 41 snaps and had just his third reception. The Browns also used Daylen Baldwin as a third wideout; he caught two passes and was on the field for 12 snaps.

Woods (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Woods was active each of the team's last five games, but the rookie failed to carve out a significant role in the team's offense. He'll now work to earn a chance to play Week 13 against the Texans.

Woods did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 39-17 loss to Miami in Week 10.

All of Cleveland's active wideouts were targeted in the blowout loss, as they fell behind by multiple scores early in the second half. The rookie Woods is playing catchup after missing the first five weeks of the season, but he has moved ahead of Anthony Schwartz as fourth on the depth chart.

Woods caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 38-15 loss to New England in Week 6.

Woods made his NFL debut after being inactive the first five weeks. He made his first NFL catch and had both targets on the Browns' final drive when the game was out of reach.

Woods is active Sunday against the Patriots, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Woods has yet to be active this season, after being selected in the sixth round by the Browns in the 2022 Draft. He'll work to make in impact in his NFL debut, although it's not certain he'll get on the field.

Woods (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Jets.

Woods missed last week and part of this week with an illness. However, he did return to practice in full Thursday. The team's projected No. 5 wideout will work to earn a chance to suit up in Week 3 against the Steelers in practice next week.

Woods (illness) was listed as a full participant on the Browns' injury report Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Woods appears to have gotten over an unspecified illness that forced him to sit out Cleveland's season opener against Carolina as well as practice Wednesday. The rookie sixth-round pick should now be available to provide the Browns with additional depth at wide receiver heading into this Sunday's game versus the Jets.

Woods (illness) didn't practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Woods is apparently still too sick to participate after missing Week 1 at Carolina with the same ailment. Cleveland will hope he can get well in time to provide some depth at receiver when the Browns host the Jets in Week 2.

Woods (illness) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Panthers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

After being limited at practice earlier in the week due to a hamstring issue, an illness is what will ultimately keep Woods sidelined for the Browns' season opner. The rookie will have to wait another week to make his NFL debut. He is expected to provide depth at receiver and potentially contribute on special teams heading into the season.

Woods (illness) is questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Panthers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Woods was limited at the beginning of the week due to a hamstring injury but is now listed with an illness. Regardless, even if he clears both issues, he isn't expected to garner a major offensive role in Week 1.

Woods didn't practice Friday due to an illness, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Woods dealt with a hamstring injury for the majority of training camp, but he's now on the injury report with an illness. Even if he clears both issues ahead of Week 1, the rookie sixth-round pick isn't expected to garner a major offensive role during Sunday's season opener against the Panthers.

Woods (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Woods has dealt with a hamstring injury since the beginning of August and made the initial 53-man roster despite not playing in any preseason games. Even if he clears the issue and suits up for Week 1, the rookie sixth-round pick is unlikely to garner a major offensive role during Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.

Woods (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, Mark Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

It was quite a positive day for the rookie sixth-round pick out of Oklahoma, who returned to the field for the first time since Aug. 5 and also successfully made the Browns' 53-man roster. While Woods will likely play a limited role out of the gate, there could be opportunities for him to climb the wide receiver depth chart as the season unfolds given Cleveland's lack of established talent at the position behind offseason acquisition Amari Cooper.

Woods (hamstring) is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason finale, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Woods hasn't played in any preseason contests to date as he's dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. Ja'Marcus Bradley, Javon Wims and Mike Harley should see increased playing time provided Woods is out.

Woods (hamstring) is not in line to play in Sunday's preseason game against the Eagles, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The 2022 sixth-rounder thus has one more chance (next Saturday against the Bears) to log preseason action. Once healthy, Woods will look to cement a spot in a Cleveland wide receiver corps that also includes Amari Cooper, Donovan, Peoples-Jones, David Bell and Anthony Schwartz.

Woods will miss "some time" due to a hamstring injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Woods, who had already injured his hamstring during the offseason program, re-aggravated the injury during Wednesday's practice. Coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters, "it's something that affected him back in the spring, so we're just going to be smart," which likely means the team will be in no hurry to rush the 2022 sixth-round pick back on the field.

Woods (hamstring) sat out Friday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.

Woods joins the extensive list of banged-up Browns receivers. The severity of his injury has yet to be determined, but another update on Woods' status should surface before Cleveland's Aug. 12 preseason opener in Jacksonville.

Woods has received additional reps in camp due to several injuries at the wideout position, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Woods, a 2022 sixth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma, showed potential during Tuesday's session in an 11-on-11 drill when he spun past a cornerback to haul in a deep pass. Injuries have also created opportunities for Demetric Felton, Jakeem Grant and Ja'Marcus Bradley. The Browns are dealing with injuries to Amari Cooper (ankle), Anthony Schwartz (knee), David Bell (foot), Javon Wims (illness) and Isaiah Weston (knee), but they continue to state there are no plans to bring in outside bodies. That suggests the club feels some of the injuries are not serious and expect players back soon.