Moore (elbow) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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 their 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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Could return Saturday
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Moore (elbow) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
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. However, he must still be added to Carolina's active roster in order to play in the Week 18 contest. If the veteran wideout is active Saturday, he'll likely play a depth role in the team's receiving corps.
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Panthers' David Moore: Full participant at walkthrough
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Moore (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Questionable for Week 17
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Moore (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Staying on IR for Week 16
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Moore (elbow) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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 in Week 17 at home against the Seahawks.
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Panthers' David Moore: Questionable but still on IR
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Moore (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Logs full session
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Moore (elbow) logged a full practice Wednesday.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Designated for return to practice
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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.
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. He practiced in full Wednesday.
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Panthers' David Moore: Practice window opening soon
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Friday that Moore's (elbow) practice window will open next week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Suffers dislocated elbow
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Moore suffered a dislocated elbow in last Sunday's loss to the Patriots, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Placed on IR
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The Panthers placed Moore (elbow) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Ganttof the team's official site reports.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Won't return Sunday
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Moore (elbow) won't return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, David Newton of ESPN.com and Joe Person of The Athletic report.
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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Filling in for Legette
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Moore is expected to serve as a starting receiver for Carolina in Sunday's game against New England, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
For the second game in a row, Moore is expected to have a regular spot in three-receiver sets for Carolina while Xavier Legette (hamstring) is sidelined. Despite handling a 97 percent snap share in the Panthers' Week 3 win over the Falcons, Moore was limited to just one reception for five yards on one target.
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Panthers' David Moore: Minimal output in win
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Moore caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 30-0 win over the Falcons.
The veteran wideout went without a target and played just 23 offensive snaps through Carolina's first two games this season. However, with Xavier Legette (hamstring) inactive in Week 3, Moore saw a significant uptick in usage and logged a team-high 53 snaps among Panthers wide receivers. This large snap share didn't translate to production, as Carolina leaned heavily on the run while protecting a big lead. Moore could see increased opportunities again if Legette is sidelined in Week 4, when the Panthers travel to New England.
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Panthers' David Moore: Productive with Panthers
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Moore caught 32 of his 57 targets for 351 yards and three touchdowns across 17 regular-season games in 2024.
Moore had one of the most productive seasons of his career with Carolina in 2024, recording his highest totals in receptions, yards and touchdowns since his 2020 campaign with Seattle. He benefitted from increased offensive opportunities following Diontae Johnson's trade to Baltimore in late October and injuries to Jalen Coker and Adam Thielen throughout the season, playing the second-most offensive snaps (545) among Carolina's wide receivers. After completing his first season with the Panthers, Moore is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The 30-year-old is likely to sign a short-term deal and compete for another depth role in 2025, whether in Carolina or with another team.
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Panthers' David Moore: Suits up and scores Sunday
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Moore (concussion) caught two of three targets for 39 yards and a touchdown while taking his only carry for no gain in Sunday's 36-30 overtime win over the Cardinals.
Moore overcame the concussion he sustained in Week 15 in order to make a spot-start for Xavier Legette (hip) on Sunday. The 29-year-old Moore made the most of his opportunity, hauling in an 18-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of an eventual upset victory. It is currently unclear if Legette will return in Week 17, but Moore's ceiling is likely limited to deep leagues even in the event he earns another start against Tampa Bay next Sunday.
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Panthers' David Moore: Active in Week 16
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Moore (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Moore made quick work of the concussion protocol, following up back-to-back limited practices to begin Week 16 prep with a full showing Friday. With Xavier Legette (hip) inactive, Moore is expected to start in his place. vying with Jalen Coker for reps alongside top wide receiver Adam Thielen. Moore has multiple catches in seven consecutive contests, a span in which he's tallied a 23-242-1 line on 41 targets.
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Panthers' David Moore: Trending toward playing Sunday
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Moore (concussion) remains listed as questionable but is expected to be available for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Moore was a limited participant during practice Wednesday and Thursday before being listed as a full participant Friday. He still has to be cleared by an independent neurologist before exiting the five-step protocol, but the Panthers expect him to get the green light to play. With rookie wideout Xavier Legette (hip) already ruled out, Moore should have a spot available in three-receiver sets alongside Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker (quadricep), who is also questionable but expected to play.
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Panthers' David Moore: Questionable for Week 16
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Moore (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Xavier Legette (hip) is out, and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is questionable, so Moore could be looking at every-down wideout snaps if he gains clearance for Sunday. Moore was able to practice fully Friday, suggesting Moore has a good chance to suit up versus Arizona. Moore has posted a 28-286-1 line on 50 targets this season.
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Panthers' David Moore: Limited in practice
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Moore (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
With Xavier Legette (hip) not practicing and unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, there's a chance for Moore to regain a regular spot in three-wide formations if he clears concussion protocol. In the event that doesn't happen, Deven Thompkins and Dan Chisena are Carolina's healthy depth receivers.
