7-Year Starter Signs Contract With Tennessee Titans

Xavier Woods, Tennessee Titans, Agree to Contract

The 2024 season was something of a disappointment for Xavier Woods. Following a great 2023, the safety struggled to recapture his magic under first-year head coach Dave Canales. Starting and appearing in all 17 games, Woods finished his season with three interceptions, six passes defended, 119 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, and a 57.0 PFF grade. While the Panthers missed the playoffs, they showed life down the stretch with a resurgent Bryce Young under center.

Xavier Woods originally entered the league as a sixth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Selected by the Dallas Cowboys, the Louisiana Tech product appeared in all 16 games while making four starts. While on the field, the rookie finished his inaugural season with one interception, three passes defended, 42 tackles, one tackle-for-loss, and a 72.4 PFF grade.

After impressing in a smaller role, Woods became a full-time starter in 2018. The defensive back was ready for the increase in responsibility, finishing the season with two interceptions, nine passes defended, 56 tackles, and a 68.0 PFF grade.

Xavier Woods continued to start for Dallas throughout the course of his rookie contract. Following his four years with the Cowboys, the safety signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. This proved to be a wise investment, as Woods started all 17 games while recording three interceptions, 10 passes defended, one sack, and 108 tackles.

Woods parlayed his one-year deal into a three-year contract with the Carolina Panthers. During his first year in his new home, the safety started and appeared in 15 games while recording no interceptions, six passes defended, 86 tackles, and a 63.5 PFF grade. He followed this up with a fantastic 2023, hauling in two interceptions, seven passes defended, 61 tackles, and an 80.3 PFF grade in 14 games.