Sean McVay laughs as he says he's tempted to ask assistant coach Robert Woods to suit up
He didn't sound completely serious, but Rams coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that he talked to assistant wide receivers coach Robert Woods about whether he could suit up and play while receivers Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Jordan Whittington are all out with injuries.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Rams head coach Sean McVay laughed when asked if he had discussed the possibility of former receiver Robert Woods playing a game while star players Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Jordan Whittington were sidelined with injuries. McVay confirmed he had indeed spoken with Woods, who previously played for the Rams for five seasons, and jokingly admitted that the idea had tempted him.
However, McVay acknowledged that such a move would violate the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Woods, who was cut by the Steelers prior to the 2025 season and retired, only made a brief return to the Rams in February 2026 as a one-day player. While Woods' knowledge of the Rams' offense would be invaluable, realistically, he would likely not be able to contribute much on the field as the team could potentially acquire another receiver via waivers or another team's practice squad.
The NFL does not permit coaches to become active players, as seen in past incidents with the Broncos in 2020 and the Eagles in 2009. Therefore, even though it may be tempting, it seems unlikely that McVay would seriously consider Woods playing for the Rams.
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