David Moore - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks to active roster The Panthers signed Moore off the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact With Xavier Legette (knee) missing last Sunday's loss to the Browns, Moore was elevated from the practice squad for his 2026 debut in Week 3. Now that Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is also dinged up, Moore gets a spot on the 53-man roster after playing five offensive snaps and another 13 on special teams against Cleveland.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Panthers starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson expected to miss about 8 weeks

The Carolina Panthers placed cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reverts to practice squad Moore reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact Moore played just five snaps on offense but failed to haul in either of his targets, while seeing the bulk of his playing time come on special teams, returning two punts for 14 yards and three kicks for 39 yards. The 2017 seventh-round pick also managed to record a tackle following a Bryce Young interception.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Sunday The Panthers elevated Moore from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Moore is set to suit up as a depth wide receiver due to the potential absence of starting options Jalen Coker (ankle) and Xavier Legette (knee). If both wide receivers can overcome their injuries and play Sunday, Moore will likely be game-day inactive for the team.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers WRs Jalen Coker, Xavier Legette miss practice with injuries ahead of Week 3 game vs. Browns

Two of the Carolina Panthers’ top three wide receivers did not practice on Thursday as the team continues its preparation for its Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Sticking around in Carolina The Panthers signed Moore to their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Moore will stick around in Carolina, albeit on the practice squad, after previously being released by the team. The 31-year-old caught just one pass across four appearances with the Panthers last season. He will likely only be elevated should the team suffer injuries at the position.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one catch in HOF Game Moore caught one pass on two targets for five yards during Carolina's 33-30 win over Arizona in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.

Impact Moore's lone catch came early in the second quarter, and he finished Thursday's game having played 18 total snaps (17 on offense, one on special teams). The 2017 seven-rounder spent most of last year on injured reserve due to a dislocated elbow and appeared in only four regular-season games before being a healthy scratch during the Panthers' NFC wild-card loss against the Rams. Moore is competing against Brycen Tremayne, Casey Washington, Ja'Seem Reed and John Metchie for a depth spot on the Panthers' 53-man roster by the end of training camp.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound | David Moore: 'This was everyone working together' Panthers WR David Moore reflects on Haynes King's electric preseason debut, calling the finish one of the best endings he's seen in his 10 y...

AUGUST 7 • PANTHERS.COM

The wit and wisdom of David Moore: How the Panthers' receiver has shaped his unit Moore has spent the past two years helping elevate Bryce Young's game on and off the field, and shaping the young receiving corps into what...

JULY 14 • PANTHERS.COM

David Moore spent 2025 learning his guys, now he's back to lead on and off the field The Panthers' receiver was sidelined most of last season, but his impact didn't stop. He learned his unit, combined it with his knowledge of...

MARCH 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Re-signing with Carolina Moore agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Moore caught just one pass across four regular-season appearances in 2025. The depth wide receiver will likely reprise his role as an emergency option in 2026. Moore's deal is likely another one-year term around the league minimum, with additional money tied to incentives.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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

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