Moore Returns to Ravens
Baltimore Ravens Reunite with Veteran Receiver Chris Moore for Added Roster Depth
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Key Points
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Moore's most productive NFL season came in 2022 with the Houston Texans, when he recorded 48 receptions for 548 yards and two touchdowns.
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At Cincinnati, Moore amassed 119 receptions for 2,301 yards and 26 touchdowns over four college campaigns.
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The Ravens reportedly hosted multiple wideouts for workouts, including Sterling Shepard, Dante Pettis, and Casey Washington, as part of evaluating depth behind the main trio.
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Moore was the 107th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and spent his first five seasons with Baltimore (2016–2020) before later stints with Houston, Arizona, Tennessee, and Washington.
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NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein described Moore as a developmental, vertical threat with a 'one-trick, vertical receiver' label and noted limited return-game experience, which could cap his upside.
The Baltimore Ravens are bringing back a familiar face. Veteran wide receiver Chris Moore is set to sign with Baltimore, according to ESPN, reuniting with the franchise that drafted him in the fourth round in 2016. Moore, now 33, spent the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders before this homecoming.
Moore has played 10 NFL seasons and accumulated 1,917 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. The signing fills a depth need at receiver as Baltimore looks to build behind starters Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
Moore's Long Road Back to Baltimore
Moore was the 107th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent his first five seasons with the Ravens before moving on to Houston, Arizona, Tennessee, and Washington. His two-year stay with the Commanders produced just 11 receptions for 207 yards and one touchdown, according to NFL Trade Rumors.
The signing completes a full-circle arc. When the Ravens moved on from Moore in 2020, Tylan Wallace took his spot on the roster. Now, with Wallace gone, Moore is stepping back in to fill that same vacancy.
Moore's Career High Came in Houston in 2022
Moore's best NFL season came with the Houston Texans in 2022. He caught 48 passes for 548 yards and two touchdowns that year. That remains the clearest example of what he can do when given a real role in an offense.
Before the NFL, Moore was a standout at the University of Cincinnati. He racked up 119 receptions for 2,301 yards and 26 touchdowns over four college seasons, according to Cincinnati Enquirer.
Ravens Hosted Several Receivers Before Settling on Moore
Baltimore did not act on impulse. The Ravens brought in multiple wide receivers for workouts before making a move. That group included Sterling Shepard, Dante Pettis, and Casey Washington, according to The Dispatch. The team was clearly looking for the right fit at a low cost.
Moore won out over the group. His familiarity with the organization likely helped. He already knows the building, the coaches, and what Baltimore asks of its receivers.
Analysts See Moore as a Vertical Depth Option, Not a Star
NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein put a clear label on Moore: a "one-trick, vertical receiver." That is not a knock so much as a honest read of his game. Moore wins deep. He does not do much else at an elite level. Zierlein also noted limited experience as a return man, which could cap his value on a 53-man roster.
Still, the Ravens are not asking Moore to be a star. They need a big-bodied receiver who can stretch the field and compete for a roster spot. At 33, Moore knows his role. This is a low-risk move with potential upside if injuries hit ahead of the season.
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