The 49ers acquired Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore in a trade reportedly involving exchanged sixth- and seventh-round draft picks. Moore played six games last year before landing on injured reserve with a core muscle injury after hamstring problems in training camp. Moore totaled 43 catches for 494 yards and one touchdown across 2022-23 and returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown in the preseason. Moore was a second-round pick from Western Michigan after a college career with 171 receptions for 2,482 yards. The 49ers face multiple receiver absences and suspensions, creating immediate need for depth.
SANTA CLARA The 49ers moved to fortify an injury-laden position Wednesday with the acquisition of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore. Moore played only six games for the Chiefs last year before going on injured reserve with a core muscle injury. He had hamstring issues during training camp leading to the core injury. First reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, the deal reportedly includes an exchange of sixth- and seventh-round draft picks. The 49ers have not confirmed the trade.
In 2022 and 2023, Moore caught 43 passes for 494 yards and one touchdown in 30 games. He also scored a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, a 4-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes that put the Chiefs up 35-27. In the Chiefs' last preseason game against Seattle, Moore returned a punt 88 yards for a touchdown and returned 14 punts for 86 yards as a rookie in 2022.
The 49ers are currently without Jauan Jennings (calf) and probably won't have Brandon Aiyuk until the sixth game of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL/MCL. In addition, Demarcus Robinson is expected to be suspended under the NFL's substance abuse policy after pleading no contest, paying a fine and participating in an alcohol rehabilitation program following an arrest last November. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday on KNBR-680 the 49ers were anticipating a three-game suspension.
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