Jonathan Woodard


Jonathan Woodard is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Central Arkansas.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Woodard was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft. On May 23, 2016, he suffered a torn Achilles tendon 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 Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. He was released by the team on October 24, 2017.

Miami Dolphins

On December 5, 2017, Woodard was signed to the Miami Dolphins' 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 Buffalo Bills practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on January 6, 2020.