Titans trade for Rams wideout Robert Woods

The Tennessee Titans added a second intriguing participant to their group of targets on offense this week.

Introduced Saturday, the Titans acquired Los Angeles Rams vast receiver Robert Woods, per NFL Community’s Tom Pelissero.

Tennessee obtained the 29-year-old wideout in alternate for a 2022 sixth-round choose.

Some might primarily view Woods by his ACL tear final season, however Titans basic supervisor Jon Robinson recognized a possible cut price by buying and selling for the seasoned WR.

When wholesome, Woods stood out amongst receiving teams that included Brandin Cooks, Josh Reynolds (amid his finest stretches for the Rams) and a younger Cooper Kupp.

Woods totaled greater than 1,100+ receiving yards between 2018-19.

Los Angeles Rams vast receiver Robert Woods (2) celebrates his landing catch with teammate Los Angeles Rams offensive sort out David Edwards (73) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston.
(AP Picture/Eric Christian Smith)

Trusted by head coach Sean McVay and his quarterbacks for his route-running and robust arms, Woods was a most popular possibility on third downs and all the time able to getting behind the secondary for a giant achieve.

Previous to his damage, Woods totaled 45 receptions, 556 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns via 9 video games final season.

With out Woods within the offense, the Rams pivoted towards giving second-year receiver Van Jefferson extra reps, however Woods’ absence ultimately required extra expertise.

Rams GM Les Snead determined to usher in Odell Beckham, Jr. off waivers to help QB Matthew Stafford and the offense.

Los Angeles ultimately reached the Tremendous Bowl and received — sending Woods off with some jewellery for his 5 seasons of service for the Rams.

FILE – On this Feb. 3, 2019, file photograph, Los Angeles Rams’ Robert Woods (17) breaks a sort out by New England Patriots’ Jonathan Jones (31) in the course of the second half of the NFL Tremendous Bowl 53 soccer recreation in Atlanta.
(AP Picture/Lynne Sladky, File)

He additionally leaves as one of many extra beloved receivers by Rams followers.

Tennessee additionally introduced their re-signing of operating again Dontrell Hilliard on Saturday.

As a part of the operating again committee tasked to fill in for the damage Derrick Henry, Hilliard appeared in eight video games and ran for 350 yards, two touchdowns and averaged 5.7 yards per rush.

In Week 12, Hilliard rushed 12 instances for 131 yards and a landing towards the New England Patriots.