Seahawks wideout David Moore has received a second opinion on his shoulder injury, and the opinion is favorable. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Moore will not be placed on IR and is expected to be back sooner rather than later (Twitter link). RapSheet characterizes the development as “surprisingly positive news.”
Indeed, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that Moore would open the season on the 53-man roster, as Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times tweets. Moore will still miss the start of the regular season, but his absence will be shorter than was initially expected.
Moore, who is dealing with a hairline fracture in his humerus, is slated to play a key role for Seattle as it ushers in the post-Doug Baldwin era. Moore, whom the Seahawks selected in the seventh round of the 2017 draft, posted 26 catches for 445 yards and five touchdowns last season. He started seven games for the club and should serve as a solid option for Russell Wilson.
The news on Moore is especially welcome since rookie receiver D.K. Metcalf recently underwent knee surgery and is uncertain for Week 1.