Toronto Argonauts

Out of the Woods: Argos release veteran linebacker Bear Woods

by
3Down Staff
May 16, 2019

The Toronto Argonauts have released veteran linebacker Bear Woods.

Woods signed a one-year contract extension through the 2019 season in January, but didn’t make it to training camp with the Argos.

The 32-year-old played just four games due to injury in 2018 making 29 tackles.

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Woods started 17 games for the Argos and led the team with 91 tackles in 2017, adding four tackles for a loss, two sacks, and five quarterback pressures while helping Toronto win the Grey Cup.

Woods was signed as a free agent by the Argos on May 31, 2017, after being released by the Montreal Alouettes. In six seasons with the Als, Woods was twice selected as a CFL All-Star and was named the East Division’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2014 and 2016.