Former Texans Receiver Robert Woods Announces Retirement

The 10-year NFL veteran played for multiple teams, including winning a Super Bowl with the Rams.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Robert Woods, a former wide receiver for the Houston Texans, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Woods was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2013 and spent the first four seasons of his career there before signing with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. He helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI in 2021 before joining the Tennessee Titans in 2022 and the Texans in 2023, where he caught 60 passes over two seasons. Woods signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 but was released following the preseason. He finishes his 10-year NFL career with 683 receptions, 8,233 receiving yards, and 38 touchdowns.

Why it matters

Woods was a productive and versatile receiver who played a key role in the Rams' Super Bowl-winning season. His retirement marks the end of an era for the Texans, who have been rebuilding their receiving corps in recent years.

The details

Woods was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He spent his first four seasons in Buffalo before signing with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. In 2021, he helped the Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. He then spent 2022 with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Texans in 2023, where he caught 60 passes over two seasons. Woods signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2025 season but was released following the preseason.

  • Woods was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.
  • He spent his first four seasons in Buffalo before signing with the Los Angeles Rams in 2017.
  • In 2021, he helped the Rams win Super Bowl LVI.
  • He spent 2022 with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Texans in 2023.
  • Woods signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 but was released following the preseason.

The players

Robert Woods

A former wide receiver who played 10 seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, and Houston Texans. He won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021.

Houston Texans

An NFL team based in Houston, Texas that Woods played for in 2023 and 2024.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful for the opportunity to play in the NFL and compete at the highest level. It's been an incredible journey, and I'm thankful for all the support from my family, friends, and fans along the way.”

— Robert Woods (Instagram)

The takeaway

Robert Woods' retirement marks the end of a successful 10-year NFL career that included a Super Bowl championship with the Los Angeles Rams. His versatility and production made him a valuable asset for multiple teams, and his decision to step away from the game will leave a void in the Texans' receiving corps.