Titans coach Robert Saleh criticizes Bears' Xavier Woods for hit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
During a joint practice ahead of their preseason finale, Titans head coach Robert Saleh expressed frustration over Bears safety Xavier Woods' hit on Titans receiver Wan'Dale Robinson. The tackle drew a penalty and a scuffle broke out on the field. Woods' actions have raised questions about the physicality of the practices, which have been deemed excessively aggressive in past sessions. Robinson is currently being evaluated for a concussion following the incident. Saleh described Woods' hit as "cheap," indicating his disapproval of the play.
- •Xavier Woods hit Wan'Dale Robinson during a practice on August 27, 2026.
- •Saleh called Woods' hit "cheap" post-practice.
- •Robinson is assessed for a concussion after the hit.
- •Practices have featured high intensity and physicality.
- •Tensions resulted in a scuffle following the play.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Titans coach calls hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods on Wan'Dale Robinson in joint practice 'cheap'
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Saleh slams Bears DB's 'cheap' hit on WR Wan'Dale Robinson
- 8:57 PMCBS NFL — Former Titan's 'cheap' hit on Wan'Dale Robinson sparks Bears fight in joint practice; WR tested for concussion
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Titans angry over 'cheap' helmet-to-helmet hit on Wan'Dale Robinson by Bears
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Titans HC Robert Saleh calls out Bears DB Xavier Woods for 'cheap' hit
"The Chicago Bears and Tennessee wrapped up training camp Thursday with a joint practice highlighted late by a hit laying out wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in a two-minute drill that Titans coach Robert Saleh needed only one word to describe. “Cheap,” Saleh said. The coach also said Robinson was being evaluated for a concussion after the hit.
"Robert Saleh did not take kindly to a "cheap" hit from Bears safety Xavier Woods against Titans receiver Wan'Dale Robinson during joint practice.
"Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh and offensive lineman Peter Skoronski were unhappy with Xavier Woods' hit on Wan'Dale Robinson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:40 PMTitans coach calls hit by Bears safety Xavier Woods on Wan'Dale Robinson in joint practice 'cheap'
The Chicago Bears and Tennessee wrapped up training camp Thursday with a joint practice highlighted late by a hit laying out wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in a two-minute drill that Titans coach Robert Saleh needed only one word to describe. “Cheap,” Saleh said. The coach also said Robinson was being evaluated for a concussion after the hit.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:22 PMRobert Saleh slams Bears DB's 'cheap' hit on WR Wan'Dale Robinson
Robert Saleh did not take kindly to a "cheap" hit from Bears safety Xavier Woods against Titans receiver Wan'Dale Robinson during joint practice.
- CBS NFLAug 27, 2026, 8:57 PMFormer Titan's 'cheap' hit on Wan'Dale Robinson sparks Bears fight in joint practice; WR tested for concussion
Robert Saleh ripped the hit by safety Xavier Woods that led to the benches clearing
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:11 PMTennessee Titans angry over 'cheap' helmet-to-helmet hit on Wan'Dale Robinson by Bears
Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh and offensive lineman Peter Skoronski were unhappy with Xavier Woods' hit on Wan'Dale Robinson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:55 PMTitans HC Robert Saleh calls out Bears DB Xavier Woods for 'cheap' hit
Bears safety Xavier Woods caused a scene when he laid out Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson and Robert Saleh took exception to the hit.
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