Dennis Allen comments on Bears safety Xavier Woods during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen praised veteran safety Xavier Woods during a news conference on August 10, 2026. Woods, recently signed to help with injuries in the secondary, impressed in his first day of training camp, including a physical hit and an interception against quarterback Caleb Williams. Allen noted Woods' extensive experience and past success in various schemes, contributing to his fit within the Bears' defense. The team assesses Woods’ role as they evaluate the injuries to safeties Coby Bryant and Cam Lewis, which may allow Woods to see significant playing time early in the season.
- •Xavier Woods signed to bolster Bears' secondary
- •Dennis Allen praises Woods' first training camp performance
- •Woods had a notable interception and hit in practice
- •Injuries to Coby Bryant and Cam Lewis create need for veteran presence
- •Woods has 10 seasons of NFL experience and strong past performance
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dennis Allen reacts to new Bears safety Xavier Woods
"Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen sounded off on the addition of veteran safety Xavier Woods.
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