Xavier Woods injures groin during Bears preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Chicago Bears safety Xavier Woods sustained a groin injury during a preseason game against Cleveland on August 15, 2026. Woods played nine snaps on defense, all in the first quarter, but did not show visible signs of injury while on the field. He last appeared in the game while pursuing Browns running back Ahmani Marshall before being pulled from the game after a substitution. More information on the severity and expected recovery time is awaited following head coach Ben Johnson's comments after the game.
- •Xavier Woods joined the Bears on August 7 after Coby Bryant's injury.
- •He played nine snaps, primarily in the first quarter.
- •Woods seemed mobile and did not request to leave the game.
- •Details on the severity of his injury are still pending.
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