The Arizona Cardinals are making a change to the wide receiver room. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, they are releasing veteran receiver Chris Moore Wednesday.
The move signals the return of someone to the active roster.
Receiver Zay Jones has been reinstated from his five-game suspension but the Cardinals have a one-game exemption if they wish. They also have rookie tackle Christian Jones who has been designated to return from injured reserve and had his 21-day practice window opened last week. If either is reinstated to the active roster this week, it would require a corresponding move.
Rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson is also expected to have his practice window opened this week, opening the door for a return from injured reserve.
Moore’s release likely signals that Jones will be reinstated to play this weekend against the Green Bay Packers.
Jones can play all three receiver positions and is the most accomplished receiver on the roster.
In five games this season, Moore has played just 27 offensive snaps and none on special teams. He has not caught a pass or been targeted this season.
The Cardinals will be on the hook for the remainder of his $1.28 million salary as he is a vested veteran.
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