Wide receiver Robert Woods is officially calling it a career, signing a one-day contract Tuesday to retire with the Los Angeles Rams. The 13-year veteran announced his decision on social media, bringing to a close a journey that spanned nearly three decades of organized football.
“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,” Woods wrote. “Football has never just been a game to me — it has been my passion, my purpose, and my lifelong dream.”
A consensus All-American at USC Trojans football, Woods entered the NFL as a second-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2013 and spent four seasons in Western New York before finding his stride with the Rams. In Los Angeles, Woods became a central figure in coach Sean McVay’s offense, posting back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons in 2018 and 2019 while developing strong chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff. He shared a dynamic receiving corps with Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp and helped the franchise capture a Super Bowl title in his final season with the team.
Though never defined by elite measurables, Woods built his reputation on precise route running, dependable hands and toughness over the middle. He later had stops with the Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers, though he did not appear in a game during his brief stint in Pittsburgh in 2025.
Over the course of his career, Woods totaled 683 receptions for 8,233 yards and 38 touchdowns. He retires with two 1,000-yard seasons, a Super Bowl ring and a reputation as one of the league’s most respected and reliable wideouts of his era.
