Bears sign Xavier Woods, place Dallis Flowers on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Chicago Bears signed defensive back Xavier Woods on August 7, 2026, following an injury to Dallis Flowers during practice. Flowers, who played only one game last season, was placed on injured reserve after suffering a right leg injury. Woods, a veteran safety, has experience with multiple teams including the Cowboys, Vikings, Panthers, and Titans. He is expected to compete for a roster spot with the Bears, filling the gap left by Flowers.
- •Xavier Woods signed with the Bears after Dallis Flowers' injury.
- •Dallis Flowers was injured during Thursday's practice.
- •Woods has played in 11 games last season with the Titans.
- •Flowers appeared in only one game for the Bears last year.
- •Woods has previous experience with the Cowboys, Vikings, and Panthers.
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Bears sign DB Xavier Woods, place Dallis Flowers on IR
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Bears sign DB Xavier Woods, place DB Dallis Flowers on IR
"The Bears are adding veteran safety Xavier Woods following an injury to Dallis Flowers.
"The Bears signed defensive back Xavier Woods, the team announced Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:58 PMBears sign DB Xavier Woods, place Dallis Flowers on IR
The Bears are adding veteran safety Xavier Woods following an injury to Dallis Flowers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:53 PMBears sign DB Xavier Woods, place DB Dallis Flowers on IR
The Bears signed defensive back Xavier Woods, the team announced Friday.
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