"Moore couldn't keep up his initial consistency at training camp. Things got even worse in the preseason, which began with two crucial drops in Washington's opening warmup outing versus the New England Patriots. With several starters and rotational pieces sitting out at Northwest Stadium, this was Moore's chance to silence his doubters and prove worthy of an extended stay. And his final audition arrived when quarterback Sam Hartman delivered a deep ball down the sideline that fell within his catch radius."
"The former fourth-round pick out of Cincinnati, who began his NFL journey with the Ravens, needed to make this catch. Much to the dismay of fans, the wideout fluffed his lines. Moore dropped the target when it was makeable. He did bring in one reception for five receiving yards after that, but the damage had been done. And any slim hope he had of making the 53-man roster evaporated in the blink of an eye."
The Washington Commanders' preseason finale represented the last audition for players vying for roster spots. Chris Moore initially showed promise in early offseason workouts with reliable contested catches. Moore's consistency declined during training camp and the preseason, beginning with two drops in the opener against the New England Patriots. With starters resting, the finale offered a key opportunity, but Moore dropped a deep sideline pass from Sam Hartman and managed only one five-yard reception. The dropped catch and earlier miscues severely hurt his roster prospects. Competition among receivers is intense, and Moore now faces long odds to make the 53-man roster or even the practice squad.
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