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Bears sign Xavier Woods, place Dallis Flowers on injured reserve

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Bears sign Xavier Woods, place Dallis Flowers on injured reserve

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bears add experience to secondary by signing safety Xavier Woods, who has 121 career starts
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

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bears added significant experience to their secondary on Friday by signing safety Xavier Woods, who has 121 starts in nine NFL seasons. The Bears placed defensive back Dallis Flowers on injured reserve following an injury to his right leg in Thursday’s practice. The 31-year-old Woods has 15 career interceptions, including two in 11 games for Tennessee last season.
— Yahoo Sports