Charles Woodson
S FA
Fri 9/18/15 6:22 PM

Woodson (shoulder) was limited again at Friday's walk-through practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Scott Bair of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Woodson has been lobbying to play after dislocating his right shoulder against the Bengals last Sunday, but he's far from a lock to do so, with the Raiders potentially sitting him this weekend, with the long haul in mind. If Woodson ends up being inactive Sunday, Taylor Mays is expected to start at strong safety for the team.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Thu 9/17/15 5:17 PM

Four days after suffering a shoulder separation, Woodson practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday, ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though it looked like Woodson would probably miss time after hurting his shoulder in Week 1, coach Jack Del Rio relayed that "of course" Woodson is pushing to play Sunday against the Ravens. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen, but the veteran safety has yet to be ruled out for the contest at this stage.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Thu 9/17/15 12:47 PM

Woodson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Blair of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was seen stretching and participating in individual drills with the secondary, however he wasn't wearing pads or a helmet. Woodson dislocated his shoulder during a tackle Sunday and wasn't given an initial timetable to return. That being said, Woodson's activity during practice could be seen as a promising sign regarding his status for Sunday, however Blair cautions that would be a very optimistic view considering Woodson's age and the severity of the injury.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Mon 9/14/15 9:45 PM

Woodson has been diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder and doesn't have a timetable for a return, Josina Anderson of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Woodson kicked off his 18th professional season with seven tackles (five solo), but on the last one, he sustained the injury. With a diagnosis in hand, expect him to join fellow starting safety Nate Allen (knee) on the sideline for a significant amount of time. The Raiders will likely make a signing or two to bolster the secondary this week, but 2015 seventh-round pick Dexter McDonald is currently in line to take over at free safety.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Mon 9/14/15 1:16 PM

Woodson is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured shoulder Monday, ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Woodson injured his shoulder after making a tackle late in Sunday's blowout loss to the Bengals. While the severity of the ailment in unknown right now, the results on Monday's test should offer a more definitive diagnosis. Considering fellow starting safety Nate Allen is feared to have suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's game, the Raiders will certainly hope Woodson's injury isn't serious.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Sun 9/13/15 7:34 PM1 Comment

Woodson left Sunday's game with an apparent shoulder injury after making a tackle late in the game.
EDGE Analysis
The Raiders were down 20 with just a minute left in the game which makes you question why Woodson was in the game to begin with. After coming up to make a hit on an off-tackle run, Woodson was slow to get up. He walked off the field under his own power, but did seem to be laboring quite a bit as his arm hung in an awkward position. If Woodson is to miss any extended time, it would be a big loss to a defense that gave up 33 points in the opener with him on the field.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Mon 1/26/15 5:58 PM

Woodson has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Raiders through the 2015 season, the team's official site reports. The veteran safety is coming off a season in which he recorded a career-high 113 tackles and four picks, so even at age 38, Woodson remains firmly on the IDP radar.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Wed 6/4/14 8:57 AM

Charles Woodson declined to say this will be his last NFL season. Woodson will turn 38 in October, but was a respectable every-down safety for the Raiders last year. It's conceivable that he could actually play into 2015 if he can sustain health. Woodson did reiterate that he'll only play for the Raiders, the same line he took while waffling with retirement after last season.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Wed 3/19/14 11:37 PM

Raiders re-signed S Charles Woodson on a one-year deal. The 37-year-old Woodson was an effective every-down safety in 2013, recording 97 tackles, one interception and three forced fumbles. Woodson is obviously on the tail end of his career, but he has shown few signs of slowing down and should continue to provide a steady, veteran presence in the Oakland secondary.

Charles Woodson
S FA
Fri 2/28/14 6:04 PM

CSN Bay Area reports contract talks between the Raiders and free agent S Charles Woodson have hit a "snag." It sounds like the Raiders are offering another incentive-heavy one-year deal, while Woodson wants a "more straightforward contract" entering his age-38 season. Woodson has threatened to retire if the club doesn't meet his demands. Woodson is obviously on the tail end of his career, but was one of Oakland's top defenders in 2013. He seems 50:50 to play football again at this point.