Veteran WR Robert Woods Retires with Rams

Woods signs 1-day contract to end NFL career with the team he won a Super Bowl with

Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:15am

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Robert Woods, a 12-year NFL veteran wide receiver, has signed a one-day contract with the Los Angeles Rams and announced his retirement from professional football. Woods spent the prime of his career with the Rams, including their Super Bowl LVI-winning season in 2021, before playing for the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans in his final years.

Why it matters

Woods was a consistent and productive receiver throughout his NFL career, making significant contributions to the Rams' offense during their championship run. His retirement marks the end of an era for the Rams and the league, as they lose a respected veteran player who was part of the team's recent success.

The details

Woods, 33, entered the NFL in 2013 as a second-round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills. He spent his first four seasons there before joining the Rams in 2017, where he posted consecutive 90-reception seasons. His best year was 2018, when he had 86 catches for 1,219 yards and 6 touchdowns. Woods did not play in 2025 after being cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the summer.

  • Woods signed a one-day contract with the Rams and announced his retirement on February 18, 2026.
  • Woods won the Super Bowl with the Rams in the 2021 season.
  • Woods played for the Tennessee Titans in 2022 and the Houston Texans from 2023-2024.

The players

Robert Woods

A 12-year NFL veteran wide receiver who spent the prime of his career with the Los Angeles Rams, including their Super Bowl LVI-winning season in 2021.

Los Angeles Rams

The NFL team that Woods played for from 2017 to 2021, winning the Super Bowl in 2021.

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What they’re saying

“After 27 unforgettable years of putting my heart into this game, and 13 incredible years in the NFL, it's time 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 cherished 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

Robert Woods' retirement marks the end of an era for the Los Angeles Rams, as they lose a respected veteran player who was a key part of their recent championship team. Woods' consistent production and leadership on the field will be missed, but his decision to retire on a one-day contract with the Rams is a fitting way to cap off his successful NFL career.