History of Robert Woods (wide receiver, born 1992) in Timeline
Robert Woods is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at USC, where he was recognized as a consensus All-American in 2011. Woods was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Prior to joining the Steelers, he played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Tennessee Titans, establishing himself as a reliable and productive player throughout his NFL career.
4 hours ago : Robert Woods signs one-year deal with Pittsburgh Steelers to boost their receiving corps.
Robert Woods, a wide receiver, is set to join the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year contract. This acquisition aims to strengthen the Steelers' receiving options for the upcoming NFL season and to bring experience to the team.
1964: Franchise Record
In November 2017, Robert Woods caught a 94-yard touchdown reception against the Houston Texans, setting a franchise record for the longest touchdown reception since 1964.
April 10, 1992: Robert Woods' Birth
On April 10, 1992, Robert Thomas Woods was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.
2003: Rams Player Receiving Yards
Robert Woods surpassed Rams player Torry Holt who had 200 receiving yards in a 2003 game against the 49ers. In November 2017 Woods caught eight passes for a season-high 171 yards and two touchdowns in a 33–7 victory over the Houston Texans.
April 19, 2007: Death of Sister
On April 19, 2007, Robert Woods lost his sister, Olivia, to cancer. Her death motivated him to pursue his goals.
2008: High School Junior Year
During his junior year in 2008 at Junípero Serra High School, Robert Woods recorded 81 receptions for 1,378 yards and 19 touchdowns on offense, along with 87 tackles, seven interceptions, and one fumble recovery on defense.
2009: High School Senior Year
In 2009, during his senior year at Serra High School, Robert Woods had 66 receptions for 1,112 yards and contributed to his team's CIF Northwestern Division Championship and CIF Division 3 state championship, completing an undefeated 15-0 season.
2010: All-American Bowl Selection
Following his senior season, Robert Woods was recognized as a USA Today high school All-American and played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
2010: College Football at USC
From 2010 to 2012, Robert Woods played college football for the USC Trojans under head coach Lane Kiffin. The excerpt specifies the start year of his college football career.
2010: Track & Field Accomplishments and College Commitment
In 2010, Robert Woods excelled in track and field, earning All-USA high school honors. He achieved personal bests of 21.04 seconds in the 200 meter dash and 46.17 seconds in the 400 meter dash. He also accepted a scholarship to the University of Southern California. USA Today recognized him for track and field.
2011: All-American Honors
In 2011, Robert Woods earned consensus All-American honors while playing college football for the USC Trojans.
2011: Sophomore Season at USC
In 2011, Robert Woods had a strong sophomore season at USC. He was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award and Maxwell Award, and was named a Consensus All-American.
April 2012: NFL Draft Projection
In April 2012, prior to his junior season, Robert Woods was projected as a top five prospect and ranked as the top wide receiver prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft, however, his draft projection later fell due to his declining role and the emergence of Marqise Lee.
2012: College Football at USC
From 2010 to 2012, Robert Woods played college football for the USC Trojans under head coach Lane Kiffin. The excerpt specifies the end year of his college football career.
May 20, 2013: Signing with the Buffalo Bills
On May 20, 2013, Robert Woods signed a four-year, $4.86 million contract with the Buffalo Bills, including a $2.49 million guarantee and a $1.91 million signing bonus.
2013: NFL Draft
In 2013, Robert Woods was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the NFL draft.
January 1, 2015: Doug Marrone Resignation
On January 1, 2015, head coach Doug Marrone opted out of his contract and resigned from his position.
December 22, 2015: Injured Reserve Placement
On December 22, 2015, Robert Woods was placed on injured reserve due to an aggravated groin injury, sidelining him for the last two games of the season.
2016: Starting Wide Receiver
In 2016, Robert Woods entered training camp as a starting wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills.
March 9, 2017: Signing with the Los Angeles Rams
On March 9, 2017, Robert Woods signed a five-year, $34 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams.
2017: NFC West Champions
Robert Woods helped the Los Angeles Rams finish the 2017 season atop the National Football Conference (NFC) West with an 11–5 record.
January 6, 2018: First NFL Playoff Game
On January 6, 2018, Robert Woods started in his first NFL playoff game and recorded a game-high of nine passes for 142 yards during a loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
July 7, 2018: Marriage
On July 7, 2018, Robert Woods married his longtime partner, Alexandra Barbee.
2018: Super Bowl LIII Appearance
In 2018, Robert Woods helped the Rams reach Super Bowl LIII. He recorded five catches for 70 yards and a five-yard rush, but the Rams lost to the Patriots 13-3. In 2018, Woods had 86 receptions for 1,219 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games and starts.
2019: 2019 Season Performance
In 2019, Robert Woods finished the season with 90 receptions for 1,134 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games and starts.
2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking
Robert Woods was ranked 76th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
September 18, 2020: Contract Extension with Rams
On September 18, 2020, Robert Woods signed a four-year, $65 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams.
November 12, 2021: Season-Ending Injury
On November 12, 2021, Robert Woods tore his ACL during practice, prematurely ending his season.
March 19, 2022: Trade to Tennessee Titans
On March 19, 2022, Robert Woods was traded to the Tennessee Titans for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.
February 22, 2023: Release from the Titans
Robert Woods was released by the Tennessee Titans on February 22, 2023.
March 14, 2023: Signing with the Texans
On March 14, 2023, Robert Woods signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans.
2024: Texans Season Stats
In the 2024 season, Robert Woods finished with 20 receptions for 203 yards for the Houston Texans.
2025: Signing with the Steelers
On April 28th, 2025, Robert Woods signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth $2 million.
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