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FOX Sports’ Ben Arthur reported earlier that Bears DB Xavier Woods “laid out Wan’Dale Robinson over the middle of the field” during today’s joint practice, which “justifiably” prompted a response from the Titans’ sideline. Titans coach Robert Saleh called the hit “cheap.” The NFL reviews practice footage when available. We’ll see if anything comes of it. Losing Robinson for Week 1 would be consequential for QB Cam Ward, and would likely shift more work toward rookie WR Carnell Tate.

Woods, 31, is an experienced veteran, brought in to help shore up a Bears secondary that has been hit hard by injuries in recent weeks. Before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury late last year, Woods totaled one pass breakup, two interceptions, 31 tackles, one quarterback pressure and one sack.

He’s joined there by fellow safeties Mike Brown (ankle) and Xavier Woods (hamstring) as the Titans signed Erick Hallett and Sanoussi Kane off the Lions and Ravens practice squads. It is certainly End Of Season Hours in Tennessee. 2025 third-round pick Winston finishes his rookie season with a 89.4 PFF run defense grade, but just a 43.4 PFF coverage grade. It was a land of contrasts. He’ll probably be the favorite to start next to Amani Hooker next season if he’s healthy.

Cushenberry’s absence is unfortunate. The Jaguars’ pass rush has played well in recent weeks. The Titans also ruled out DT Shy Tuttle (concussion), S Xavier Woods (hamstring), S Kendell Brooks (concussion) and CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Achilles). Armour-Davis’ injury is a bit concerning. He was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. Hopefully, it is only a short-term issue.

Cushenberry is the Titans’ starting center and popped up on the injury report with a foot issue. Also not practicing were DT Shy Tuttle (concussion), S Xavier Woods (hamstring), and S Kendell Brooks (concussion). Cushenberry is the primary concern in the middle of the Titans’ offensive line, but the Titans defense is also a bit banged up heading into Week 13 against the Jaguars.

Ridley will now miss his third-straight game with the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 6 against the Raiders. The Titans will again hope that Van Jefferson, Elic Ayomanor, and Chimere Dike can step in to lead the team’s passing game against a defense that ranks in the top 10 in passing yards allowed and YPA allowed. In addition to Ridley the Titans also ruled out LB Arden Key and S Xavier Woods for Sunday’s game.

Woods is an eight-year veteran, spending the last three seasons of his career with the Panthers. He has started every game he has played in since his second year in the league, tallying 13 career interceptions, 47 passes defended, five forced fumbles, and 621 combined tackles. Woods joins his fourth NFL franchise in the Titans, who add him to reinforce the secondary.

Safety Xavier Woods (hamstring) was listed as questionable and upgraded to a full partipant on Friday, suggesting he will play. Bell went down with his quad injury in Week 6 and will need more than a bye week to get back on the field. He was a DNP in practice all week, meaning any limited practices next week would be an upgrade.

The Panthers’ other starting safety, Xavier Woods (hamstring), was able to get in a limited practice. Bell missed Week 6 and the fact that he’s not out on the field after the Panthers’ bye is not a good sign for his status on Sunday. If he were to miss time, it would be an upgrade for the Texans passing attack.

Woods has been Carolina’s starting safety, but could miss up to 4-6 weeks. The Panthers’ secondary is already missing Jaycee Horn, and now Woods’ absence will thin the unit even more.