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D.J. Moore - May start with small role

8/22/18

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Carolina Panthers

D.J. Moore

The rookie first-round pick caught four of six targets for 75 yards in the preseason opener, but was then held without a catch in the second week of the exhibition schedule, and he reportedly hasn't been a consistent performer at practice. With veterans Devin Funchess, Torrey Smith and Jarius Wright expected to get most of the snaps in three-wideout formations, Moore and Curtis Samuel are fighting for part-time roles to start the season, with both hoping to see more work as the year goes on. Moore does at least offer some upside, which is more than can be said of Smith or Wright at this point in their respective career. The rookie made headlines in a negative way earlier this week when he was pulled over for driving 113 mph in a 65 mph zone, according to Michael Gordon of The Charlotte Observer. Head coach Ron Rivera didn't sound too worried about the incident, mentioning that Moore immediately came to the team and told them what happened. It's not the sort of thing that's likely to lead to league discipline.