3. Skyy Moore, WR
The NFL is a ruthless business, and Skyy Moore may soon find himself on the wrong side of it.
A former second-round pick (54th overall in 2022), Moore was supposed to be the next dynamic speedster in Kansas City’s offense—a player who could bring back some of the explosiveness lost when Tyreek Hill was traded. His 4.41-second 40-yard dash suggested he had the tools to do so.
But the results never followed.
In three seasons, Moore has managed just 43 receptions for 494 yards and one touchdown. That includes a 2024 campaign in which he played just six games, spending most of the year battling an abdominal injury.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ receiving corps has evolved without him.
Kansas City struck gold in the draft with Xavier Worthy, a true game-breaking deep threat who can stretch the field in a way Moore never could. The team also has Rashee Rice returning from injury, giving them a strong one-two punch at receiver heading into 2025.
That leaves Moore as the odd man out.
In a perfect world, the Chiefs would keep young, cheap players like Moore and Wanya Morris around to develop. But their financial reality won’t allow for that luxury.
Kansas City is in full cost-cutting mode, and every dollar matters. Releasing Moore would save them roughly $1.6 million, a seemingly small number but one that could make a difference given their current cap crunch.
The writing is on the wall—Moore’s time in Kansas City may soon be up.