Woodyard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

The ankle injury didn't prevent Woodyard from practicing this week, so he'll more than likely start at one of the inside linebacker spots for the Titans. Woodyard has collected 10 tackles and a sack over the Titans' first two games.

Woodyard (ankle) is considered probable for Sunday's game against Cincinnati, Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reports.

The ankle injury appears to be minor, thus giving Woodyard an excellent chance of being active come Sunday. The inside linebacker has 10 tackles and one sack through Tennessee's first two games.

Wesley Woodyard is "penciled in" as a starting inside linebacker in the Titans' new 3-4 defense.

Zach Brown, Moise Fokou, Colin McCarthy, and Zaviar Gooden are vying for the other ILB job. Woodyard measured 6-foot, 227 coming out of Kentucky, and the Titans lack a true hold-the-point nose tackle to keep offensive linemen from entering the second level. Tennessee's run defense will be worth targeting in fantasy matchups this year. They are undermanned in most front-seven areas.

Titans signed LB Wesley Woodyard to a four-year, $16 million contract.

Although Woodyard lost his starting job to Paris Lenon down the stretch last season following a nasty stinger, he is a swiss-army-knife linebacker with exceptional versatility and special teams impact. He adds more speed to an already highly athletic Tennessee linebacker corps. Woodyard seems unlikely to start in Nashville, but could wind up playing 50-plus percent of the defensive snaps as a nickel 'backer. He'll also run down kickoffs and punts.

Free agent LB Wesley Woodyard is scheduled to visit the Titans after he meets with the Patriots.

Free agent LB Wesley Woodyard will visit the Patriots.

It's unclear when Woodyard will make the trip to Foxboro, but it will be his first visit of free agency and could take place on Tuesday. Woodyard was stretched as the Broncos' middle linebacker last season but proved to be an above-average weak-side 'backer in 2012. The Cowboys are also interested in Woodyard.

The Cowboys have expressed interest in free agent LB Wesley Woodyard.

The Broncos benched MLB Wesley Woodyard in their Week 14 win over Tennessee.

The Denver Post observes that Woodyard "hasn't been the same" since suffering a stinger in the Broncos' Week 5 game against Dallas. He was replaced by Paris Lenon against the Titans. Pro Football Focus has given Woodyard negative grades across the board after a strong 2012 campaign. Woodyard is in a contract year.

Broncos MLB Wesley Woodyard (neck) is inactive for Sunday night's Week 7 game against the Colts.

Woodyard will miss his second straight game, but returned to practice on a limited basis this week. Paris Lenon will continue to be used in a rotation at middle linebacker. The rest of the Broncos inactives are T Orlando Franklin, CB Quentin Jammer, OL John Moffitt, CB Tony Carter, QB Zac Dysert, and RB C.J. Anderson.

Broncos MLB Wesley Woodyard (neck) is listed as doubtful for Week 6 against Jacksonville.

Woodyard missed the entire second half of last week's win over the Cowboys with the injury. The IDP stud will be replaced in the lineup by 35-year-old Paris Lenon. Lenon will be flanked by Danny Trevathan and Nate Irving.

Broncos OLB Wesley Woodyard sustained a neck/shoulder injury in Sunday's Week 5 win at Dallas.

Woodyard didn't play in the second half as the Cowboys rung up 28 points, finishing with just two tackles. The severity of his injury is unknown. Woodyard had been an IDP stud coming into the game with 33 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups through the first four weeks.

The Broncos will use WLB Wesley Woodyard at middle linebacker during SLB Von Miller's six-game suspension.

Danny Trevathan is now the weak-side 'backer, with Shaun Phillips and Nate Irving rotating at strong side. Woodyard should be a monster IDP, racking up tackles behind Terrance Knighton and Sylvester Williams while playing every down as a key piece in all of Denver's sub-packages. He will flirt with LB1 statistics, and is expected to stay inside even when Miller returns.

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard hopes to receive a contract extension before Week 1.

Woodyard, 27 on Sunday, is entering the final year of his contract, and he's scheduled to earn a base salary of $3 million. He just signed a new two-year deal last spring, but he answered the bell by posting his best season yet. Woodyard recorded 117 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and three interceptions, while grading out as Pro Football Focus' top coverage 4-3 outside 'backer. He's likely seeking roughly $6 million annually on a new contract.

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard triggered an escalator in his contract, raising his 2013 salary from $2 million to $3 million.

Woodyard signed a new two-year contract last offseason, and he answered it by posting his best season yet. Playing opposite Von Miller, Woodyard recorded 117 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and three interceptions. He graded out as Pro Football Focus' top coverage 4-3 outside linebacker. Woodyard, entering the final year of his deal, is a candidate for another extension.

Broncos declared WLB Wesley Woodyard (foot) active for Sunday's Week 15 game against the Ravens.

Woodyard ends up missing just one game. Von Miller's running partner needs to be back in IDP lineups as he's piled up 100 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and five pass breakups this season. The Broncos will be without C Chris Kuper (ankle), but are otherwise healthy. Their inactives: QB Caleb Hanie, CB Tracey Porter, TE Julius Thomas, WR Andre Caldwell, RB L. Ball and DL Sealver Siliga.

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard (foot) said he will play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard (foot) did not travel with the team to Oakland and has been downgraded to out for Thursday night's game.

Woodyard was injured in Sunday's Week 13 win over the Bucs and was seen walking with a noticeable limp afterward. Playing opposite Von Miller, Woodyard has racked up 100 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions, and one forced fumble this season. His loss is a big one. D.J. Williams will likely get the start.

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard sustained a left ankle injury in the Week 13 win over the Bucs.

Woodyard was walking with a noticeable limp after the game. If he misses time, it will be a major blow to the Broncos' pass defense. Woodyard has already racked up 100 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and five passes breakups this season. Backups Keith Brooking and D.J. Williams can't compare.

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard recorded a career-high 14 tackles at Cincinnati after earning AFC player of the week honors in Week 8.

Woodyard has emerged as one of Denver's defensive nucleus players, teaming with No. 3 corner Chris Harris to give the Broncos a dangerous nickel package. A favorite of NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell due to his high-end coverage skills, Woodyard leads the team with 75 tackles at the season's midpoint.

Broncos WLB Wesley Woodyard leads the Broncos in tackles with 61.

With D.J. Williams suspended, Woodyard has taken the starting job and ran with it. In addition to the tackles, the former special teamer has racked up three sacks, two interceptions and three pass breakups. There are whispers in Denver that Williams won't necessarily be back on the team after his suspension is up.