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: Spot start on tap Sunday
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Moore is expected to start Sunday's game against the Falcons with Xavier Legette (hamstring) inactive, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Moore hasn't received a target on minimal snap counts in two games to begin the season, but he's in line to be a part of the starting lineup along with No. 1 WR Tetairoa McMillan in Week 3. Whether or not that amounts to much attention for Moore from QB Bryce Young remains to be seen, especially with Hunter Renfrow (15 targets in 2025) also on hand, but Moore at least will be on the field to begin the contest.
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Panthers' David Moore: Back with Carolina
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The Panthers and Moore agreed to terms on a one-year contract Tuesday.
Moore suited up for all 17 of Carolina's regular-season games in 2024, putting up a 32-351-3 receiving line on 57 targets. The 30-year-old will spend the offseason working to be a reliable depth option behind Adam Thielen and Xavier Legette (foot), with Jalen Coker currently looking like the favorite for the No. 3 role. The Panthers remain a candidate to add further playmakers to the wide receiver corps this offseason, whether via April's draft or more additions in free agency.
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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: Quiet in blowout loss
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Moore caught his only target for 17 yards in Sunday's 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers.
With Xavier Legette back from injury in Week 17, Moore returned to his role as the Panthers' No. 4 wide receiver. He saw just one target, hauling in a 17-yard pass from Bryce Young late in the second quarter of Sunday's loss. The veteran wideout has now accumulated 31 receptions for 342 yards and two touchdowns while appearing in all 16 of Carolina's games this season. Moore is expected to remain a depth piece in the Panthers' wide receiver corps in the Week 18 divisional matchup against the Falcons.
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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.
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Panthers' David Moore: Sustains concussion
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Moore (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Moore appears to have a picked up a concussion in the Panthers' loss the Cowboys on Sunday, despite playing 28 offensive snaps and catching two of his four targets for 19 yards. The veteran wideout's limited session Wednesday is promising, but he still must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 16, when the Panthers play the Cardinals.
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Panthers' David Moore: Modest showing in Week 15
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Moore caught two of his four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Cowboys.
The veteran wideout saw minimal offensive work in the first three quarters of Sunday's loss with the return and emergence of undrafted rookie Jalen Coker (4-110-1). However, Moore was targeted four times in the fourth quarter after 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette exited the Week 15 loss with a groin injury. Moore could continue to see increased work with Carolina's first-team offense in the Week 16 matchup against the Cardinals if Legette is unable to suit up.
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Panthers' David Moore: Catches two passes vs. Eagles
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Moore caught two of his five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.
For the third consecutive game, Moore saw increased offensive work with rookie Jalen Coker (quadriceps) sidelined Sunday. The veteran wideout finished third among Panthers receivers in yards in Week 14, trailing Adam Thielen (102 yards) and Xavier Legette (39 yards). Moore has now caught 26 of his 46 targets for 267 yards and one touchdown in 12 appearances this season, with the bulk of that production coming over the last three games (13 receptions for 146 yards and one touchdown). His role on the Panthers' offense will likely diminish once Coker returns from injury.
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Panthers' David Moore: Another impressive outing vs. Bucs
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Moore caught five of his nine targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.
With rookie Jalen Coker (quadriceps) missing his second consecutive game in Week 13, Moore served as Carolina's No. 3 wide receiver, finishing with the second-most targets on the team. The veteran wideout has now recorded back-to-back games with nine or more targets, tallying 121 yards across 11 receptions during that span. Coker has yet to return to practice since sustaining this quadriceps injury, making it likely that Moore will continue to see increased opportunities in the Panthers' WR room during a Week 14 matchup against a red-hot Eagles team.
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Panthers' David Moore: Surprise receiving leader in Week 12
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Moore played 58 of Carolina's 62 offensive snaps and finished with six receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Sunday's 30-27 loss to Kansas City.
Though the Panthers returned Adam Thielen (hamstring) from injured reserve for the Week 12 contest, the absence of Jalen Coker (quadricep) opened up plenty of snaps for Moore. The 29-year-old journeyman wideout took advantage of the opportunity, pacing all Carolina pass catchers in receptions, receiving yards and targets while also hauling in Bryce Young's lone touchdown pass in the narrow loss. Coker was a non-participant in the Panthers' first Week 13 practice Wednesday and could be trending toward another absence this Sunday against the Buccaneers, putting Moore on track to play elevated snaps once again.
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Panthers' David Moore: Quiet in Week 10
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Moore caught two of his four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Giants.
The veteran wideout's production hasn't increased despite more opportunities following Diontae Johnson's trade to the Ravens on Oct. 29. Moore has now caught just four of his eight targets for 28 yards across Carolina's last two games. With Adam Thielen (hamstring) expected to return from injured reserve in the near future, Moore will likely be demoted to the Panthers' No. 4 wide receiver spot.
