Longtime Rams WR Robert Woods Retires After 13 NFL Seasons

Woods signs one-day contract to retire as a member of the Rams organization

Feb. 19, 2026 at 11:55pm

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Veteran wide receiver Robert Woods announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, signing a one-day contract with the Los Angeles Rams to retire as a member of the team he won a Super Bowl with in 2021. Woods, 33, played 13 seasons in the NFL, including five with the Rams from 2017 to 2021.

Why it matters

Woods was a key part of the Rams' Super Bowl-winning team in 2021, though he missed the entire postseason due to a torn ACL. His retirement marks the end of an accomplished NFL career that saw him play for multiple teams, including the Bills, Titans, and Texans.

The details

Woods signed a one-day contract with the Rams on Tuesday in order to retire as a member of the organization where he won a Super Bowl. He didn't play in 2025 after getting released by the Steelers during training camp, and he opted against remaining on the practice squad in Pittsburgh, ultimately remaining unsigned throughout the season.

  • Woods announced his retirement on February 17, 2026.
  • He won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021, though he missed the entire postseason due to a torn ACL.

The players

Robert Woods

A 33-year-old wide receiver who played 13 seasons in the NFL, including five with the Los Angeles Rams from 2017 to 2021.

Los Angeles Rams

The NFL team that Woods won a Super Bowl with in 2021 and signed a one-day contract with to retire as a member of the organization.

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What they’re saying

“After 27 unforgettable years of pouring my heart into this game, and 13 incredible years in the NFL –– It's time for me to step away from playing the sport that has given me everything. Football has never just been a game to me –– it has been my passion, my purpose, and my lifelong dream. I cherised every moment my cleats touched the grass. Every time I stepped onto the field, I was determined to leave a piece of myself in every snap.”

— Robert Woods

The takeaway

Woods' retirement marks the end of a successful NFL career that saw him win a Super Bowl with the Rams and play for multiple teams over 13 seasons. His decision to sign a one-day contract with the Rams to retire as a member of the organization he won a championship with is a fitting end to his playing days.