55 Josh Woods LB

The Lions are signing Woods off Chicago's practice squad Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Woods will provide Detroit with some additional depth at linebacker. He suited up for 15 games with Chicago in 2020, notching 14 total tackles with one fumble recovery. The 25-year-old also boasts experience on special teams.

Woods (foot) is active for Sunday's matchup against Detroit.

It seemed the 24-year-old would likely be cleared for Week 13, having been a full participant throughout the practice week after fielding 16 special-teams snaps last Sunday night against the Packers. Woods has gotten the nod, situating him in a backup inside linebacker slot entering Sunday's divisional matchup.

Woods (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Woods carries the questionable tag despite being a full participant in all three of Chicago's practices this week. With that context in mind, he's more likely than not to suit up come game day.

Woods (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Woods was considered questionable with the ankle injury despite practicing fully all week, so it's not much of a surprise he's suiting up Sunday. The 24-year-old has exclusively played special teams in his two appearances this season.

Woods (personal) wasn't on the team's injury report Wednesday.

Woods didn't suit up in Sunday's win over the Giants, as he was tending to a personal issue. As evidenced by this news, he's returned to the team and is expected to play in Week 3. He'll likely assume his usual depth linebacker role for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Woods (personal) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Giants, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Woods won't be able to play as he tends to a personal issue. Roquan Smith and Danny Trevathan will serve in their typical starting roles, and Joel Iyiegbuniwe will be the primary backup in case either gets injured.

The Bears signed Woods to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

The rookie linebacker out of Maryland spent the season on Chicago's practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster. He should have a reasonable opportunity to make the team in 2019.

Woods (hand) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Woods hurt his hand during his preseason debut in early August and he's on the sideline again for Saturday's contest against the Bears. The rookie linebacker is aiming to latch onto the 53-man roster as a reserve linebacker.

Woods injured his hand and will not return to Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals.

The nature of Woods' injury isn't certain. More information regarding his status will likely be provided when the Bears reconvene for practice this weekend.