SPORTS IN BRIEF: Bears Add Experience to Secondary by Signing Safety Woods
The Bears added a nine-year veteran to stabilize a battered secondary after Coby Bryant’s injury left his regular-season status uncertain.
- On Friday, the Chicago Bears signed nine-year veteran safety Xavier Woods to a one-year deal to bolster a secondary depleted by multiple training camp injuries.
- Newly signed safety Coby Bryant suffered a significant knee injury during practice on August 3, leaving his regular-season availability in question.
- Chicago also placed defensive back Dallis Flowers on Reserve/Injured after he suffered a right leg injury during Thursday's practice, ending his 2026 season before it began.
- Bringing 121 starts and 15 career interceptions to the roster, Woods offers immediate experience and familiarity with defensive backs coach Al Harris from their time in Dallas.
- Several other defensive backs, including Gervarrius Owens and Kyler Gordon, remain sidelined, forcing the team to navigate extensive injuries as it enters Saturday's practice.
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Bears add experience to secondary by signing safety Xavier Woods, who has 121 career starts
The Chicago Bears added significant experience to their secondary by signing safety Xavier Woods. Woods has started in 121 games in nine NFL seasons.
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