Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

Chris Moore earns Ravens roster spot after productive season opener

Baltimore signed Chris Moore to its 53-man roster after his 174-yard performance and placed rookie Ja’Kobi Lane on injured reserve

Chris Moore earned a spot on the Baltimore Ravens' 53-man roster after a standout season opener. The wide receiver made the permanent move from the practice squad on Wednesday, after rookie Ja’Kobi Lane suffered a wrist injury and was placed on injured reserve. Moore's impressive performance in Baltimore's 41-23 win against the Indianapolis Colts proved his worth, as he accumulated a career-high 174 all-purpose yards.

This included a game-changing 53-yard reception in the fourth quarter, which helped seal the victory for the Ravens. Beyond his receiving duties, Moore also contributed significantly in the return game, adding valuable support to Declan Doyle's offense. Prior to joining the Ravens, Moore had been competing for a roster spot, but his extensive experience with the team's system made it easy for them to trust him with an immediate role.

With Moore's addition, Baltimore now boasts a strong depth chart of experienced talent behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Devontez Walker. The veteran receiver will continue to provide reliable support as Lane recovers from his injury, keeping him in contention for future playing time.

Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at sports.yahoo.com →

More in Culture

More from Wednesday 16 September →