David Moore - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Catches one pass in 2025 Moore caught his lone target for five yards across four regular-season appearances during the 2025 season.

Impact After posting a 32-351-3 receiving line on 57 targets across all 17 regular-season contests, including five starts, during the 2024 campaign, Moore was relegated to strict reserve duties this season. Now 31 years old, Moore is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next month.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Rams Moore (coach's decision) is inactive for Carolina's wild-card matchup versus the Rams on Saturday.

Impact Moore was just activated off injured reserve earlier in the week but will nonetheless be held out of Saturday's game. Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker and Xavier Leggette should continue to serve as the team's top receivers against Los Angeles, while Moore will look to suit up next week should the Panthers advance to the divisional round.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

David Moore on his road to recovery, how he's prepared for this weekend, and the belief Dave Canales would get them here The veteran WR knew when he joined the Panthers last offseason the playoffs were a real possibility. Now he's working to make the final push...

JANUARY 7 • PANTHERS.COM

Bryce Young: 'We have to do the work now' Watch the Panthers' quarterback talk about the team's mindset on playing the Rams, having veterans like David Moore return, and more.

JANUARY 6 • PANTHERS.COM

Returns from IR The Panthers reinstated Moore (elbow) from injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Though Moore had been a full participant in practice for each of the previous three weeks, the Panthers waited until his 21-day evaluation window came to a close Tuesday before bringing him back from IR. Carolina waived receiver Hunter Renfrow to clear a spot on the 53-man roster for Moore, who had recorded one reception for five yards on one target while adding 12 yards on his lone carry in four appearances before he landed on IR on Oct. 1 due to a dislocated elbow. Despite making a full recovery from the injury, Moore isn't guaranteed to be active for the Panthers' postseason opener Saturday versus the Rams.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs

The Carolina Panthers have clinched their first NFC South title since 2015

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Out for Week 18 Moore (elbow) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The 30-year-old wideout has practiced in full for three consecutive weeks, but it appears he's still not ready for in-game action just yet. Moore will remain on the Panthers' injured reserve list but could return for the team's wild-card matchup, should they secure the NFC South title in Week 18. While the veteran wideout is sidelined Saturday, expect Brycen Tremayne to operate as one of Carolina's top reserve pass catchers.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Moore (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Impact Moore practiced in full for the third consecutive week and could appear in his first game since the Week 4 loss to the Patriots during Saturday's divisional matchup. If the veteran wideout is active in Week 18, he'll likely play a depth role in the team's receiving corps.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Moore (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran wideout has practiced in full since being designated to return from the injured reserve list on Dec. 17, so he could suit up for the Panthers' Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers, a game that could decide the NFC South champion. However, he must still be added to Carolina's active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If active in Week 18, expect Moore to play a depth role in the Panthers' receiving corps.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Moore (elbow) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Despite practicing in full throughout the week, Moore will remain on IR through the Week 17 matchup. In four appearances this season, the 30-year-old wideout has caught his only target for five yards and rushed once for 12 yards. Once Moore returns to full health, he's expected to play a depth role in the Panthers' receiving corps.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 17 Moore (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Moore has been on injured reserve since Oct. 1 due to an elbow injury he sustained against the Patriots in Week 4. He was a full participant in practice all week, but he would need to be activated from IR in order to be cleared to play against Seattle. Moore's return would give the Panthers another contributor on special teams and an additional option at wide receiver.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Moore (elbow) was a full participant in Carolina's practice Wednesday.

Impact Moore has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Patriots but is seemingly trending toward making his return. However, the team will still have to officially activate the 30-year-old off injured reserve before he's eligible to play. Moore would resume his role as a depth receiver if he manages to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on IR for Week 16 Moore (elbow) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Moore had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, but he's not yet ready to come off IR. The depth wideout's next chance to return to action will come Week 17 at home against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable but still on IR Moore (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Moore practiced without limitations all week, but he will need to be activated from injured reserve with an official transaction to be eligible to suit up Sunday. If he rejoins Carolina's receiving corps, Moore would likely return to a depth role behind Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full session Moore (elbow) logged a full practice Wednesday.

Impact Moore has been sidelined since Week 5 with an elbow injury and was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday. The fact that he logged a full session suggests he has a chance to return in Week 16 against Tampa Bay, though he'll need to be activated from IR by Saturday evening.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return to practice The Panthers announced Wednesday that Moore (elbow) has been designated to return from IR and had his 21-day practice window opened, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports...

Impact Moore can be activated from IR at any point within his 21-day practice window, making Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers his earliest tentative return date. When officially back to full health, Moore will resume handling a depth role in Carolina's wide receiver corps.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opening soon Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Friday that Moore's (elbow) practice window will open next week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old wideout has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Patriots due to an elbow injury, but Canales' comments Friday suggest he's nearing a return. In the Panthers' first four games this season, Moore played 86 total snaps (81 on offense, five on special teams) and caught his lone target for five yards. Once he returns to full health, he's expected to play a depth role in the Panthers' receiving corps.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' McMillan top candidate for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of Year, but not satisfied with season

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DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Brad Idzik on growth of Panthers receivers room Brad Idzik spoke about the relationship growth he has seen in the receivers room, David Moore's leadership, and more.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Suffers dislocated elbow Moore suffered a dislocated elbow in last Sunday's loss to the Patriots, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moore has since been placed on injured reserve and will be out a minimum of four weeks, but coach Dave Canales relayed Wednesday that Moore will be out for a while, suggesting he's likely to miss more than the minimum four contests. Brycen Tremayne and Jimmy Horn will handle depth receiver duties behind Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette and slot man Hunter Renfrow.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Panthers placed Moore (elbow) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Ganttof the team's official site reports.

Impact Moore will have to miss at least four games due to the elbow injury he suffered during Carolina's loss to New England in Week 4. Across his four regular-season appearances so far, Moore has tallied one catch for five yards (on one target) and carried the ball one for 12 rushing yards. In Moore's absence, rookie sixth-round pick Jimmy Horn figures to see more opportunities to log reserve snaps.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers take enormous step backward after getting blown out by the Patriots

The Carolina Panthers have faced a tough setback with their 42-13 loss to the New England Patriots

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Bryce Young speaks to the media following Week 4 matchup in New England The Panthers quarterback talked about the need to execute and gave his thoughts on David Moore's injury against the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Marcus Jones' 87-yard punt return TD sparks Patriots offense in 42-13 romp over Panthers

Marcus Jones had an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown, Drake Maye added two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the New England Patriots rolled to a 42-13 win over the Caro...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Moore (elbow) won't return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, David Newton of ESPN.com and Joe Person of The Athletic report.

Impact Prior to his exit from the game, Moore carried once for 12 yards and did not record a target. In his absence, the Panthers' Week 4 depth at wideout is further taxed, with Xavier Legette (hamstring) having previously been made inactive Sunday. Tetairoa McMillan,Hunter Renfrow and Brycen Tremayne are now in line to lead the team's WR corps versus New England.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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