Chris Moore

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		120	149	1,917	9
2025		14	11	207	1
2024		5	—	—	—
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Chris Moore's contract works out to a B- Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $1.255M AAV on a one-year deal, Moore's contract is efficiently structured for a depth receiver in his 32nd year, especially one carrying a C+ performance grade entering 2026. His 2025 season production—207 receiving yards across 14 games—confirms his role as a complementary option rather than a featured target, a reality reflected in both his modest salary and the media's characterization of him as a veteran insurance policy. The one-year term eliminates long-term cap burden, and at this price point, Moore represents exactly what a rebuilding team should be targeting: experienced depth that provides situational utility without strangling payroll flexibility. Washington's recent moves signal active roster construction around young talent, and Moore fits that blueprint as a seasoned fringe contributor whose familiarity with the system and willingness to accept a low-risk reserve role make him a sensible value at this cost. The CVI reflects smart belt-tightening by the front office—this is not a deal designed to carry Moore into a championship window, but rather to provide stable depth while the organization develops younger pieces alongside franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Chris's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Chris Moore is a 9-year veteran wide receiver who has carved out a durable role as a depth contributor and special teams asset for the Washington Commanders. Entering his age-33 season, Moore earns a C+ overall grade — a respectable mark for a player who has never been asked to be a featured option. His career longevity across 120 games speaks to reliability, even as his current-season output reflects a diminishing role. The most compelling number in Moore's current profile is his yards-per-reception mark of 18.8, well above the NFL average of 12.1 and inching toward the elite threshold of 21.8. That efficiency suggests he remains a credible deep threat when targeted, a skill reminiscent of veterans like Marqise Lee in their late-career utility roles. However, his receiving yards per game sit at just 14.8 against an NFL average of 18.4, and his 0.07 receiving touchdowns per game trails the league average of 0.18 significantly — underscoring that he is rarely in the flow of a passing offense. The season trend tells a cautionary story: Moore graded out at C+ in 2023, slipped to C- in 2024, and has fallen further to D+ in 2025, suggesting a clear downward arc. At 33, a meaningful role reversal seems unlikely without injury opportunity elsewhere on the roster. The next thing to watch is whether his above-average yards-per-catch efficiency can sustain itself — or whether reduced snaps eventually erase that final edge from his game.

How Chris Compares at the Position

Chris Moore ranks 96th of 297 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Chris between Tutu Atwell (C+) just ahead and KJ Osborn (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Chris Moore's C+ sentiment grade reflects the measured optimism surrounding a veteran depth receiver who has carved out a specific niche in Washington's offensive ecosystem. The media narrative positions Moore as a reliable insurance policy rather than a cornerstone contributor, with his nine years of NFL experience providing valuable stability behind more prominent targets. His recent 44-yard connection with franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels generated modest positive buzz, demonstrating that the 31-year-old can still make meaningful contributions when his number is called. However, the optics of being released and re-signed to the practice squad have tempered expectations, reinforcing his status as a fringe roster player rather than a trusted starter. At approximately $1.3 million in base salary, Moore represents a low-risk veteran acquisition whose value lies primarily in situational utility and system familiarity. The broader media sentiment remains cautiously neutral, viewing Moore as a competent depth piece whose ceiling is well-established but whose floor provides adequate insurance for a team building around young talent.