Tj Moore

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Net of age, position, and term, TJ Moore's deal earns a B+ Contract Value Index. The contract itself—$988K AAV across three years—reflects reasonable value for an undrafted cornerback in his rookie season, and the structure doesn't saddle the Giants with prohibitive dead-cap risk. However, the underlying performance reality is stark: Moore appeared in just three games during the 2025 season, recording 11 tackles and one interception before a serious leg injury requiring surgery ended his tenure and landed him on injured reserve. The cornerback market demands proven durability and consistent snap counts to justify even mid-tier investments, and Moore's truncated rookie campaign provides neither the tape nor the health foundation to support long-term confidence. The Giants' decision to waive him during pre-draft roster moves signals organizational acceptance that this particular bet did not pay off, despite the headline-grabbing pick-six that briefly captured attention. With Moore now a free agent facing an uncertain recovery timeline and genuine questions about his path back to an NFL roster, the B+ CVI grade reflects a mathematically sound contract structure for what was, on paper, a low-risk undrafted opportunity—but in practice, it has proven to be a missed investment in a player whose future remains highly uncertain.

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 Tj's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Per-game impact for TJ Moore pencils out to a C+ performance grade. The 24-year-old rookie cornerback flashed playmaking ability in limited action, recording an interception across three games in the 2025 season—a highlight that included a pick-six that briefly suggested he could contribute at the NFL level despite entering as an undrafted prospect. However, that three-game sample (11 tackles, 1 INT) offers minimal foundation for a long-term evaluation, and the circumstances surrounding his exit severely undermine any optimism: a serious leg injury requiring surgery and hospitalization has derailed what should have been his developmental window. The Giants' decision to waive Moore during their pre-draft roster purge in early June signals organizational confidence has evaporated, and his current free agent status combined with recovery uncertainty makes his path back to the league genuinely precarious. For a first-year player who showed a flash of NFL-caliber instinct before injury struck, the narrative has shifted entirely from developmental upside to medical doubt and roster rejection.

How Tj Compares at the Position

Tj Moore ranks 90th of 270 graded cornerbacks by performance. That slots Tj between Josh Butler (C+) just ahead and Mike Hughes (C+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

The public perception around TJ Moore has reached rock bottom following a devastating sequence of events that derailed his promising start with the Giants. While the undrafted cornerback initially captured fan attention with a spectacular pick-six that showcased his playmaking ability, that highlight moment has been completely overshadowed by a serious leg injury requiring surgery and hospitalization. The Giants' decision to waive Moore during their pre-draft roster moves sent a clear organizational signal that they've moved on from the young defensive back, effectively ending his tenure in New York before it could truly begin. Media coverage has shifted from cautious optimism about an undrafted gem to genuine concern about Moore's football future, with reporters focusing more on his recovery timeline than his on-field potential. The combination of the medical uncertainty and his current free agent status has created an extremely negative narrative around Moore, earning him an F-grade in public sentiment as both fans and analysts question whether he'll secure another NFL opportunity.