LB Woods hopes to get back in pads this week

Toronto Argonauts linebacker Bear Woods hasn't played yet this season because of off-season back surgery, but he hopes to get back in pads this week according to TSN's Matthew Scianitti.

Following back surgery, #Argos LB Bear Woods has re-invented his body; where once he was thick and solid he’s now lean and cut. That was by design he says: instead of deadlifts and squats he’s focused on functional stability and core work. Hopes to get back in pads this week #CFL — Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) July 21, 2018

Following his surgery, Woods has re-invented his body. According to Scianitti, where he was once thick and solid he is now lean and cut.

Woods said his transformation was by design. Instead of deadlifts and squats he's focused on functional stability and core work.

In 17 games last season for the Argos, Woods had 90 defensive tackles and two sacks.

Toronto, 1-4, will be back in action on the road next week against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.