David Moore

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		76	116	1,613	17
2025		4	1	5	0
2024		17	32	351	3
2023		7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Panthers secured solid depth at a bargain price, landing David Moore on a one-year, $1.5M deal that represents excellent value for a proven NFL receiver. Moore's B- CVI reflects the rare alignment of getting legitimate depth production at near-minimum salary levels — a textbook example of smart roster building in today's inflated receiver market. At 29, he's entering what should be a stable phase of his career where his route-running precision and red zone reliability remain intact without the explosive upside that commands premium dollars. The one-year structure is perfectly calibrated for both sides, giving Carolina a low-risk flyer on a player who can contribute immediately in three-receiver sets while allowing Moore to rebuild his market value in a new system. This is the type of under-the-radar signing that championship rosters are built on — finding players who outperform their contract slot and provide crucial depth when injuries inevitably strike the skill positions.

Performance Analysis

David Moore earns an F for the Panthers at wide receiver, a player who has been unable to contribute to Carolina's struggling offense. Moore has not shown the route-running ability or hands needed to earn targets, and he has been invisible on game days. The Panthers have been searching for reliable receiving options, and Moore has not been one of them. His production has been nonexistent, and he has been behind other receivers on a depth chart that itself needs significant upgrades. Moore is a player on the fringes of the NFL who has not made a case for continued employment.

Fan Sentiment

A below-average depth signing that does little to upgrade Carolina's struggling receiver room. Headlines are split, with at least one outlet flatly calling it a missed opportunity for a better option. The strongest negative signal: a headline explicitly states this signing ends the possibility of acquiring a superior WR. Fans are frustrated, seeing Moore as a safe but uninspiring choice for a rebuilding team. Moore provides veteran familiarity but won't move the needle for a Panthers offense desperate for playmakers.