David Moore

Career StatsC

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)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Carolina Panthers — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. David's on-field performance ranks in the middle of the pack among NFL WRs, grading him as a serviceable starter at the position. His $1.5M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the WR market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — serviceable starter production at minimum-level money, which is essentially paying fair market value. David is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.5M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

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 David's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

David Moore is a seven-year NFL veteran and Carolina Panthers receiver whose current season performance has declined sharply. The 31-year-old slot specialist carries a C-grade this season, marking his third consecutive campaign of below-average production. Moore remains a depth option and occasional contributor rather than a consistent starter in the league's WR rotation. Moore's 2025 metrics reveal an uneven profile. He averages 11.0 yards per reception—slightly below the NFL average of 12.13—and produces 20.6 receiving yards per game, marginally above the league mean of 18.39. His touchdown rate of 0.18 per game matches the NFL benchmark exactly, suggesting he converts opportunities at an acceptable rate when targeted. However, his sharp decline from a C-minus grade in 2024 to a D in 2025 indicates diminishing effectiveness as a route-runner and separator at his age. The wearing of miles and reduced athleticism have compressed his window for consistent impact. Moore's body of work across seven seasons demonstrates more stability than his current season snapshot suggests, though he has never emerged as a featured receiver at any stop. His slot versatility and veteran savvy remain assets in the right scheme, yet his current trajectory offers little reason for optimism about his role expansion. Unless Moore demonstrates meaningful improvement in separation and red-zone consistency over the final stretch, his tenure with Carolina likely represents the tail end of a journeyman career. Teams evaluating him moving forward should view him as a camp body with limited upside rather than a rebuild cornerstone.

How David Compares at the Position

David Moore ranks 123rd of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots David between A.t. Perry (C) just ahead and Chimere Dike (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Carolina Panthers' extension of David Moore draws positive early reactions. The move is generating significant media attention across 5 media sources. David profiles as a clear upgrade for the roster. Fan discussion centers on the long-term commitment of this deal. The could pay dividends for Carolina Panthers as the season approaches.