Jonathan Woodard (born September 19, 1993) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Woodard was drafted by the

in the seventh round (226th overall) of the

. On May 23, 2016, he suffered a torn

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during team workouts. He underwent surgery the same day, and missed his entire rookie season. On September 2, 2017, Woodard was waived by the Jaguars.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 11, 2017, Woodard was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released by the team on October 24, 2017.

Miami Dolphins

On December 5, 2017, Woodard was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2018. On September 1, 2018, Woodard was waived by the Dolphins and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2018. On August 11, 2019, Woodard was waived/injured by the Dolphins and placed on injured reserve. He was waived from injured reserve on December 24, 2019.

Buffalo Bills

On January 1, 2020, Woodard was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on January 6, 2020. He was waived on August 5, 2020.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Woodard signed with the

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of the CFL on May 20, 2021.

Kansas City Chiefs

On February 7, 2022, Woodard signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on May 5, 2022.

References

External links

Central Arkansas Bears bio
1993 births Living people American football defensive ends Atlanta Falcons players Buffalo Bills players Central Arkansas Bears football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Kansas City Chiefs players Miami Dolphins players People from Brentwood, Tennessee Players of American football from Tennessee Saskatchewan Roughriders players {{defensive-lineman-1990s-stub