The Kansas City Chiefs held their third padded practice of training camp on Tuesday. With the intensity of practice picking up, so too are the position battles. Specifically, the battle for the last wide receiver spot is getting more intense.
On Tuesday, Tyquan Thornton had a nice touchdown grab in the corner of the end zone. That play was one of the many highlights Thornton has provided throughout spring practices and the early parts of training camp. Furthermore, punt returner Nikko Remigio received praise from special teams coordinator Dave Toub after last Friday's practice, leaving the battle for wide receiver No.6 still open for the taking.
That said, one player that hasn't made much noise is former second-round pick Skyy Moore. Moore's inability to stand out in a crowded room likely leaves him auditioning to be on another team's roster at the start of the season.
Skyy Moore Must Prove Himself During Training Camp to Make an NFL Roster in 2025
Since entering the league in 2022, Moore had been a disappointment. The former second-round pick has recorded 43 receptions on 74 targets for 494 yards and one touchdown in three seasons. Chiefs' Kingdom has grown tired of Moore's struggles to make catches consistently, with only a 58.1% catch rate in that span.
In order to prove his worth to other NFL teams, Moore must show improved hands during training camp and the preseason. Unfortunately, his chance to prove that ran into a roadblock on Tuesday when he suffered a hamstring injury during practice.
🚨 INJURY UPDATES 🚨
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• LB Jeffrey Bassa - ankle sprain.
• WR Hollywood Brown - ankle injury, but doesn’t think it’s too serious.
• WR Skyy Moore - hamstring
• WR Xavier Worthy - head injury, but returned to practice.
While it's unclear how long Moore will be out, suffering an injury doesn't help his chances of making another team's roster. Last season, the 24-year-old was unavailable most of the year due to a core muscle injury.
Though this is a different injury, it adds to his injury history. As a result, a team may be less likely to take a risk on him if Kansas City does cut him.
Nevertheless, Moore still has plenty of chances to prove why he belongs in the NFL once he returns from injury. Even though his chances of staying in Kansas City in 2025 are slim to none, Chiefs Kingdom wishes Moore success wherever he lands, as long as it's not in the AFC.