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Broncos worked out 8 players (including 7 from the CFL) last week

The Broncos worked out eight players last week, including seven from the CFL.

The Denver Broncos worked out eight players last Friday, including seven players from the Canadian Football League.

The Broncos worked out cornerback Anthony Brown, wide receivers Samuel Emilus and Kian Schaffer-Baker, defensive back Evan Holm, defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson and linebackers Jonathan Jones, Darius Williams and Josh Woods.

Brown (30) has spent time with four NFL teams, most recently on the New York Jets’ practice squad this season.

Emilus (26) has played for the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders since 2022, totaling 1,097 receiving yards last season.

Schaffer-Baker (25) has played for the Roughriders since 2021, hauling in 98 receptions for 960 yards and five touchdowns in 2023.

Holm (25) has played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers since 2022, recording 64 tackles, two interceptions and two sacks last season.

Johnson (24) has played for the Montreal Alouettes since 2022. He won the Grey Cup (Canada’s Super Bowl) and earned CFL East All-Star recognition in 2023.

Jones (26) has played for the Toronto Argonauts since 2022, winning the Grey Cup in his first season with the team.

Williams (25) has spent time with three CFL teams, most recently with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2022.

Woods (25) has played for the BC Lions since 2021, totaling 45 tackles and two interceptions last season.

These players are likely candidates to sign reserve/future contracts with the Broncos after the 2023 season.

3 players connections between Cardinals, Bears

The Cardinals and Bears have three player connections but none are likely to play in the game this weekend in Week 16.

The Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears play one another this weekend at Soldier Field in Week 16. They are not common opponents, having faced one another only six times in the last 20 years despite being in the same conference.

They do have three player connections, although none of them will probably play in the game.

The Cardinals have one former Bears player and the Bears have a pair of former Cardinals.

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LBs Josh Woods, Krys Barnes switch uniform numbers before season opener

Josh Woods was No. 51 and is now No. 10. Krys Barnes was No. 56 and now has No. 51.

Arizona Cardinals linebackers Josh Woods and Krys Barnes debuted number jersey numbers in Week 1.

All through the offseason, training camp and the preseason, Woods wore No. 51 and Barnes No. 56. Both signed with the Cardinals as free agents in the offseason.

With the start of the season, they changed things up.

Woods now wears No. 10, a number previously worn by receiver Davion Davis in the preseason. Davis was not re-signed to the practice squad following his release.

Barnes took Woods’ No. 51.

Woods previously had worn No. 55 and No. 51 in his previous NFL stops with the Bears and Lions.

Barnes had worn No. 51 for his entire career.

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Cardinals training camp roster preview: LB Josh Woods

We take a look at LB Josh Woods and his spot on the roster in 2023.

The Arizona Cardinals open training camp at the end of this month, so we will do a roster review, highlighting each player currently on the roster, going over last season, their salary and cap number, questions they face and what their expected roster status will be.

Next up is LB Josh Woods.

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New Cardinals LB Josh Woods ready to ‘kick down the door’ to play on defense

Woods has been a special teams stud so far in his career but he isn’t settling for that. He wants to play on defense.

The Arizona Cardinals added linebacker Josh Woods this offseason on a one-year contract. He has, thus far in his NFL career, been a stud special teams player with limited experience on defense.

He hopes to change that this season.

It won’t be easy, as the Cardinals have a projected linebacker starting lineup that includes Kyzir White, Zaven Collins and Isaiah Simmons.

“I go into every year thinking this is going to be the year that I finally get to scratch the surface, get out of the ST (special teams) box, so I’m attacking this year just like every other year,” he said on the PHNX Cardinals Podcast.

His offseason preparation is going to be the same but he intends on competing, which is what new head coach Jonathan Gannon wants — he wants constant competition.

Woods is ready to take the next step in his career.

“I’m for sure coming in there to take a job and the dominoes will fall where they do,” he said. “I’m pretty sure I’m coming in there to finally kick down the door to playing linebacker and not just reserve special teams guy.”

Wood will be given the opportunity.

He was primarily signed because of his special teams play but anything he can add on defense will be a bonus.

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WR Zach Pascal is No. 0 for Cardinals; other player numbers

Check out the jersey number that new free agent additions have selected to wear for the Cardinals in 2023.

The Arizona Cardinals have made a number of offseason additions since the beginning of free agency. With contracts signed, these new free agent additions have selected their jersey number for the 2023 season.

As NFL rules now allow it, the Cardinals will have a player wearing No. 0 in 2023.

Below are the players and their new numbers.

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Ex-Lions LB Josh Woods officially signs with the Cardinals

Ex-Lions LB Josh Woods signs with the Cardinals as a free agent

Former Lions linebacker Josh Woods has officially signed as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals. After being reported over the weekend, Woods put pen to paper on a one-year deal.

Woods was the Lions’ special teams captain in 2022. He was integral in the strong performance of coordinator Dave Fipp’s units.

Per Cardinals Wire, Woods signed for the league minimum of $1.08 million, with $625,000 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $152,500.

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POLL: Grade the Cardinals’ signing of LB Josh Woods

Woods got a one-year deal to come to Arizona and will play mostly special teams.

Among the signings the Arizona Cardinals have made in free agency is linebacker Josh Woods. Woods is primarily a special teams player like Zeke Turner.

He was a team captain last season for the Detroit Lions and had 14 special teams tackles to lead the team. His 10 solo special teams tackles were fifth in the NFL.

He gets a one-year deal worth the league minimum plus a signing bonus of more than $150,000. Most of his contract is guaranteed.

What do you  think of the addition in free agency?

Grade the addition in the poll and give your thoughts in the comment section.

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New Cardinals LB Josh Woods gets mostly guaranteed contract

Woods’ one-year contract is for a little more than the league minimum but most of it is guaranteed.

The Arizona Cardinals signed former Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods to a one-year contract. He was a special teams stud and team captain in Detroit.

We have the details of his one-year contract from Over the Cap.

His deal is for a little more than the league minimum but it is mostly guaranteed, which mostly assures him a spot on the final roster.

His 2023 salary will be the league minimum of $1.08 million. $625,000 of that amount is guaranteed.

He receives a signing bonus of $152,500.

His cap hit in 2023 will be a little more than $1.09 million.

He had 14 special teams tackles last season for Detroit, including 10 solo special teams tackles, which was fifth in the NFL. He has 33 career special teams tackles.

He and Zeke Turner give the Cardinals a pair of stud linebacker special teamers.

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Cardinals add former Lions LB Josh Woods on 1-year contract

The Cardinals added former Lions special teams captain in free agency.

The Arizona Cardinals have added another player to their defense and special teams unit. They announced on Thursday they agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods.

It is a one-year contract.

He was a captain for the Lions last season and had 14 special teams tackles in 17 games.

He is 6-foot-1 and 236 pounds.

He entered the league in 2018 as an undrafted rookie out of Maryland. He started with the Chicago Bears. He spent 2018 on the practice squad. After two more years, he was cit after one game in 2021 and signed by the Lions.

In his career, he has appeared in 54 career games,  totaling 28 tackles, two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits on defense while adding 33 tackles and a fumble recovery on special teams.

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