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Wesley Woodyard | Linebacker

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/21/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 229
College: Kentucky
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Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard triggered an escalator in his contract, raising his 2013 salary from $2 million to $3 million.
Woodyard signed a new two-year contract last offseason, and he answered it by posting his best season yet. Playing opposite Von Miller, Woodyard recorded 117 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and three interceptions. He graded out as Pro Football Focus' top coverage 4-3 outside linebacker. Woodyard, entering the final year of his deal, is a candidate for another extension. Jan 30 - 2:51 AM

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Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos declared WLB Wesley Woodyard (foot) active for Sunday's Week 15 game against the Ravens.

Woodyard ends up missing just one game. Von Miller's running partner needs to be back in IDP lineups as he's piled up 100 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and five pass breakups this season. The Broncos will be without RG Chris Kuper (ankle), but are otherwise healthy. Their inactives: QB Caleb Hanie, CB Tracey Porter, TE Julius Thomas, WR Andre Caldwell, RB Lance Ball and DL Sealver Siliga. Jacob Hester has passed Ball on the depth chart.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 11:30:00 AM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard (foot) said he will play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Woodyard, the Broncos' leading tackler this season, missed last Thursday's win over the Raiders. He said that if that game was Sunday, he would have played. Woodyard has racked up 100 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and five pass breakups for IDP owners this season.
Source: Associated Press
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 10:43:00 AM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard (foot) did not travel with the team to Oakland and has been downgraded to out for Thursday night's game.

Woodyard was injured in Sunday's Week 13 win over the Bucs and was seen walking with a noticeable limp afterward. Playing opposite Von Miller, Woodyard has racked up 100 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions, and one forced fumble this season. His loss is a big one. D.J. Williams will likely get the start.
Source: Broncos on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 09:46:00 PM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard sustained a left ankle injury in the Week 13 win over the Bucs.

Woodyard was walking with a noticeable limp after the game. If he misses time, it will be a major blow to the Broncos' pass defense. Woodyard has already racked up 100 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and five pass breakups this season. Backups Keith Brooking and D.J. Williams can't compare.
Source: Denver Post
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 10:32:00 AM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard recorded a career-high 14 tackles at Cincinnati after earning AFC player of the week honors in Week 8.

Woodyard has emerged as one of Denver's defensive nucleus players, teaming with No. 3 corner Chris Harris to give the Broncos a dangerous nickel package. A favorite of NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell due to his high-end coverage skills, Woodyard leads the team with 75 tackles at the season's midpoint.
Source: Denver Post
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 07:36:00 AM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard leads the Broncos in tackles with 61.

With D.J. Williams suspended, Woodyard has taken the starting job and ran with it. In addition to the tackles, the former special teamer has racked up three sacks, two interceptions and three pass breakups. There are whispers in Denver that Williams won't necessarily be back on the team after his suspension is up.
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 11:06:00 AM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Wesley Woodyard is expected to start the first six games at weak-side linebacker.

D.J. Williams has been hit with a six-game suspension. Woodyard is undersized at 6'0/225, but has proven to be a tackle machine when given the opportunity. In just seven starts last year, he racked up 97 tackles and forced two fumbles.
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 09:52:00 AM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos re-signed LB Wesley Woodyard to a two-year contract.

Woodyard, who turns 26 before the season, piled up career highs in tackles (97), starts (7), and forced fumbles (2) last year, replacing MLB Joe Mays in Denver's nickel packages and making spot starts at weak-side 'backer. Woodyard's role won't be as big in 2012, but he can cover and make plays on special teams. The 97 tackles don't include ten more in kick and punt coverage.
Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 10:46:00 PM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

The Denver Post expects re-signing free agent LB Wesley Woodyard to be a priority for the Broncos.

Previously the Broncos' nickel linebacker and special teams captain, Woodyard took on a bigger role in 2011, cruising to a new career high in tackles (97). The Post also expects DT Brodrick Bunkley and K Matt Prater to be priorities amongst the Broncos' own free agents.
Related: Matt Prater, Brodrick Bunkley
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 11:22:00 AM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Nickel LB and special teams captain Wesley Woodyard is inactive for Week 10 against the Chiefs.

DB Rafael Bush, DB Cassius Vaughn, RB Quinn Johnson, OG Manny Ramirez, OG Tony Hills, and DL Derrick Harvey join him on the inactive list.
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 12:15:00 PM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos extended restricted free agent tenders to OLB Wesley Woodyard, RT Ryan Harris, DTs Marcus Thomas and Kevin Vickerson, and K Matt Prater.

We did this post under Woodyard because he's the only "real" restricted free agent of the group. The rest of them have four or more years of experience and should be unrestricted after the next CBA. It's believed Woodyard is in line for more playing time in Denver's new 3-4, probably on the strong side.
Related: Kevin Vickerson, Marcus Thomas, Ryan Harris, Matt Prater
Wed, Mar 2, 2011 05:42:00 PM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard was ruled out for Week 4.

With FB Spencer Larsen also ruled out for the game at Tennessee, the Broncos are missing two of their most physical special teams players. Denver ranks towards the bottom of the NFL in kick return (27.7 yards per return) as well as punt return coverage (16.0 yards per return). One of the poorest special teams units in the league just got worse.
Source: Denver Post
Sat, Oct 2, 2010 07:24:00 PM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard left Sunday's game with a neck injury.

The reserve linebacker is done for the night.
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 11:04:00 PM
Wesley Woodyard - LB - Broncos

Broncos ILB Wesley Woodyard returned to training camp practice Tuesday.

Woodyard wore a brace on his knee, possibly indicating that he's coming off an arthroscopic procedure that wasn't disclosed. He'll be a backup this year.
Source: Denver Post
Tue, Jul 28, 2009 01:47:00 PM

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