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Patriots Scoop Up Rams Cornerback Charles Woods in Last-Minute Roster Move
27 Aug
Summary
- 25-year-old cornerback Charles Woods claimed off waivers by Patriots
- Woods signed with Rams as undrafted free agent in 2024
- Played 12 games for Rams in 2024, recorded 2 tackles
In a last-minute roster move, the New England Patriots have claimed 25-year-old cornerback Charles Woods off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams. Woods, who signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2024, appeared in 12 games for the team during his rookie season, recording 2 tackles.
The Patriots, who had the fourth spot in the waiver claim order, acted quickly to add Woods to their secondary depth chart. Standing at 5'11" and 185 pounds, Woods is projected to be more of a slot corner in the NFL, potentially serving as a backup option to another undersized corner like Marcus Jones.
During his final season at SMU, Woods started all 14 games, recording 27 tackles and 11 pass breakups. Prior to that, he also played for West Virginia and Illinois State, earning PFF All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors in 2021.
The Patriots' acquisition of Woods comes as they continue to shape their roster under new head coach Mike Vrabel. The team has made several other moves this week, including the release of wide receiver Kendrick Bourne and the addition of quarterback Tommy DeVito and running back Terrell Jennings to the practice squad.
