Moore was traded from the Jets to the Browns this offseason, and he gets a fresh start that will hopefully revive his Fantasy value. He's worth drafting as early as Round 8 in all leagues. Moore had a standout rookie season in 2021 when he averaged 12.5 PPR points per game, but he struggled as a sophomore at 5.4 PPR points per game. The Jets coaching staff seemed frustrated with Moore, and he never got on track with poor quarterback play. In Cleveland, he gets to play with Deshaun Watson, and Moore should be the No. 2 receiver opposite Amari Cooper. There's competition for targets for Moore with Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Cedric Tillman and David Njoku, but Watson should find that Moore is a reliable weapon. He should have the chance to play closer to his rookie campaign than he did last year, and Moore moving to Cleveland should be a great situation.
Browns' Elijah Moore: Garners 41 total yards in loss
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Moore brought in three of nine targets for 36 yards and rushed once for five yards in the Browns' 26-22 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.
Moore and Deshaun Watson couldn't connect very often, but it's at least encouraging the quarterback showered the speedy receiver with the second-most targets on the night. Moore has posted a 6-79-0 line on 16 targets through two games, so if he and Watson can begin to connect more consistently, the third-year pro is certainly capable of producing fantasy-friendly lines given his playmaking ability.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Leading receiver in team debut
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Moore caught three of seven targets for 43 yards and rushed twice for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-3 win over the Bengals.
Making his Cleveland debut after being acquired from the Jets in an offseason trade, Moore led his new team in receiving yards while tying for the team lead in targets with Amari Cooper. Moore's speed complements Cooper's contested catch ability and Nick Chubb's physicality on the ground, so the new addition should continue to play a prominent role on Monday Night Football against the Steelers in Week 2.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Sleeper WRs
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The first time we saw Moore in a Browns uniform in the preseason against Washington he lined up in the backfield, as well as a receiver. I love that coach Kevin Stefanski plans to move Moore around, and Stefanski said "we want to use the kid in a bunch of different ways." That starts this week against the Bengals, who have a revamped secondary, and Deshaun Watson will hopefully lean on Moore quite a bit. He's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver, and I'm also counting on Amari Cooper to play well this week. Remember, this is a home game for the Browns, and Cooper scored at least 13.2 PPR points in all but one game in Cleveland last year.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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The first time we saw Moore in a Browns uniform in the preseason against Washington he lined up in the backfield, as well as a receiver. I love that coach Kevin Stefanski plans to move Moore around, and Stefanski said "we want to use the kid in a bunch of different ways." That starts this week against the Bengals, who have a revamped secondary, and Deshaun Watson will hopefully lean on Moore quite a bit. He's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver, and I'm also counting on Amari Cooper to play well this week. Remember, this is a home game for the Browns, and Cooper scored at least 13.2 PPR points in all but one game in Cleveland last year.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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Moore is another one of my favorite sleepers this season, and I expect him to play a prominent role with the Browns. I would add him for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAB where available, and I love that Cleveland plans to use him in a variety of ways, especially as a weapon out of the backfield. Hopefully, we can see Moore play like he did as a rookie with the Jets when he averaged 12.6 PPR points per game in 2021.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Two short catches
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Moore recorded two receptions on three targets for eight yards in Saturday's 33-32 preseason loss to the Chiefs.
Recovered from a rib injury, Moore played with Deshaun Watson and the rest of Cleveland's first-team offense. He matched Amari Cooper in targets, though Moore was targeted in the short areas of the field while Cooper was targeted on deep attempts. Moore is likely to work primarily out of the slot this season and should be a favorite target of Watson in the short and intermediate areas of the field.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Should play preseason finale
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Moore is expected to play in the team's preseason finale Saturday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Moore managed to be cleared of a ribs injury Tuesday, one that had kept him out for two weeks of training camp, and he now appears poised to see work in Saturday's preseason contest against the Chiefs. An offseason acquisition from the Jets, Moore gaining more chemistry with starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also expected to play, will be a key point to follow before the team's regular-season opener in September.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Practices Sunday
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Moore (ribs) participated in Sunday's practice, Doc Louallen of the Browns' official site reports.
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski indicated there are no limits on Moore, who missed the joint practices and game last week with the Eagles. He did work in team drills Sunday, however. The head coach added that the Browns' starters will play in the final preseason game Saturday against Kansas City, and that presumably includes Moore. The wideout has been deployed in a variety of roles since being picked up from the Jets, as seen during training camp and the preseason opener against the Commanders.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: In line to practice
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Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Moore (ribs) is expected to resume practicing, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Moore suffered a rib injury Aug. 11 and was diagnosed as day-to-day. If he's indeed able to get back on the practice field Sunday and handle more than individual drills, which he resumed participating in Tuesday, Moore could have a chance at gaining clearance in time to suit up for Cleveland's preseason finale in Kansas City this coming Saturday.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Considers himself 'day-to-day'
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Moore didn't play in Thursday's preseason game at Philadelphia, but he told Aditi Kinkhabwala of CBS Sports that he's "day-to-day" due to the rib injury he sustained in last Friday's preseason loss to the Commanders.
Despite the health concern, Moore was able to participate in individual drills at Tuesday's joint practice with the Eagles. His quote from Thursday indicates he may receive clearance for all activity in the near future, perhaps with an eye toward making an appearance in the Browns' exhibition finale at Kansas City on Saturday, Aug. 26.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Won't play Thursday night
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Moore (ribs) won't play in Thursday night's preseason game against the Eagles.
Moore bruised his ribs in the preseason opener but returned to individual drills earlier this week, so this isn't any sort of long-term issue. Most of the Browns' offensive starters aren't playing Thursday.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Returns to individual drills
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Moore (ribs) will participate in individual drills at Tuesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Moore was forced out of last weekend's preseason game early after taking a shot to the ribs, but the Browns said afterward that he was merely day-to-day. Moore's return to practice confirms he avoided anything serious, and his Week 1 availability isn't in doubt. He's expected to line up all over the formation for Cleveland this season.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Set for multiple roles
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Moore (ribs) will be used in a variety of roles this season, Doc Louallen of the Browns' official site reports. "I'm sure it's been well reported that we want to use the kid in a bunch of different ways," Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said. "Teams know that we'll hand it to him, that we'll throw it to him. As you know, there's no shortage of plays."
That variety was on display in Friday's preseason game against the Commanders, when Moore caught a pass from the receiver position and then took a handoff in the backfield for an 18-yard gain. The plays helped set up a red-zone opportunity for the Browns -- they didn't convert on a fourth-and-goal opportunity -- but the drive showed the impact a healthy Moore will have when games count. It's unclear if Moore's versatility will be on display in Thursday's preseason tilt against the Eagles. Stefanski told Zac Jackson of The Athletic that he's "hopeful" Moore can participate in the joint practices with Philadelphia on Monday and Tuesday.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Injures ribs Friday
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Moore sustained a rib injury during Friday's preseason contest against the Commanders, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
After the Browns' first possession, Moore went to the sideline tent before going to the locker room, where X-rays were returned negative. No matter, he didn't return to the game, finishing with an 18-yard run and a six-yard catch. Moore's next chance for exhibition action will arrive Thursday at Philadelphia.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Visits locker room Friday
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Moore (undisclosed) went to the locker room during Friday's preseason game versus the Commanders, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
After the contest was delayed by more than an hour due to rain, Moore impressed after kickoff with an 18-yard end-around and a six-yard catch on his sole target. He then visited the sidelined medical tent before making his way off the field. The nature of Moore's injury is unknown, but this is a setback after his great play in the offseason program followed him into training camp.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Continuing to star at training camp
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Moore has been "the offensive star" of Browns camp and has "proven to be the perfect complement" to Deshaun Watson, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Moore has carried his strong spring over to training camp, even after the pads have come on. "Lining up in the backfield, in the slot and outside, Moore has done it all in camp, while demonstrating excellent hands and adept route-running," wrote Cabot. By all accounts, Moore seems to have taken hold of slot duties and should be in the mix to finish second on the team in targets behind Amari Cooper. Moore will look to rebound in Cleveland and could flirt with WR3 fantasy numbers.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Won't play Thursday
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Moore is among the key Browns' players not slated to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Other top skill players not in line to see action Thursday night are QB Deshaun Watson, RBs Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford, WRs Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones and TEs David Njoku and Harrison Bryant. Moore's next chance to see preseason action will arrive Friday, Aug. 11, when the Browns face the Commanders.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Lining up inside, outside
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Moore lined up in different spots during Wednesday's OTA, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Moore has been a frequent target of quarterback Deshaun Watson since the Browns' first OTA last week. On Wednesday, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was pleased with receiver's skills, noting the flexibility to be used in the slot and outside the numbers in what looked like an up-tempo offensive attack. The Browns seem intent on throwing short passes to Moore and letting him create after the catch.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Favored target in OTAs
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Moore was targeted often by quarterback Deshaun Watson during Wednesday's session of organized team activities, Athony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Moore, who was acquired from the Jets via trade during the offseason, is expected to serve as the Browns' slot receiver with Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones slotting in as the top two wideouts. The Browns are expected to throw often, and all three should benefit from quarterback Deshaun Watson playing a full season.
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Browns' Elijah Moore: Traded to Cleveland
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The Jets traded Moore and a 2023 third-round pick to the Browns on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
With the Jets having already signed Allen Lazard and Mecole Hardman (groin) in free agency this offseason to complement incumbent starting wideouts Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis, the team's decision to part ways with Moore doesn't come as an overly surprising one. Moore, a 2021 second-round pick, posted 43 receptions for 538 yards and five scores on 77 targets across 11 appearances as a rookie, but he had a disappointing sophomore campaign, securing just 37 of 65 targets for 446 yards and one score over 16 games. The soon-to-be 23-year-old will get a fresh start in Cleveland and will presumably compete with Donovan Peoples-Jones and David Bell for a sizable role behind No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper.
