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Ex-Rams Super Bowl champion announces his retirement

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh | Last updated Feb 18, 2026 1:22 AM ET

After 683 career regular-season receptions, longtime wide receiver Robert Woods is officially retiring from the NFL.

On Tuesday, Woods, who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams, announced the news on his Instagram page.

“After 27 unforgettable years of pouring my heart into this game, and 13 incredible years in the NFL — It’s time for me to step away from playing the sport that has given me everything,” Woods wrote at the start of a lengthy post.

“This game gave me memories, brotherhood, and a legacy I am forever proud of. I walk away deeply grateful and fulfilled,” Woods concluded.

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Woods, who played college ball at USC, was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round in 2013. He then spent four seasons in Buffalo before playing five seasons with the Rams.

Woods signed a one-day contract with LA to retire as a member of the Rams on Tuesday.

We've signed @robertwoods to a one-day contract to retire as a Ram. pic.twitter.com/Jm8jtxexKS
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) February 17, 2026

Woods, unfortunately, suffered a torn ACL in November 2021, forcing him to miss the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Woods was an instrumental part of the team’s success from 2017 through 2021.

Woods had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2018 and 2019 and 936 yards in 2020. He then spent the 2022 season with the Tennessee Titans and 2023 and 2024 with the Houston Texans.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Woods in 2025, but he was released from the team’s practice squad right before the start of the season.

Woods finishes his 13-year NFL career with 683 receptions, 8,233 yards and 38 touchdowns in the regular season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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