C.J. Moore Re-Signs With Lions After Serving Suspension
The Detroit Lions are re-signing safety C.J. Moore to a one-year deal, according to NFL.com. The 28-year-old was suspended all of last season for violating the league's gambling policy, but he was recently reinstated and gets another chance with Detroit. Originally undrafted out of the class of 2019, Moore has played in 56 regular season games (all for Detroit). He's racked up 48 total tackles, one fumble recovery, one interception, and two pass deflections through his first five years in the league. Assuming he makes the 53-man roster, he'll primarily serve as a special-teamer and backup option to starters Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph.
Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Moore has been released by the organization on Friday. This news comes shortly after Moore was suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy. That comes with an indefinite suspension that requires a minimum one-year ban. Moore recently signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Lions. He has spent each of the last four seasons with the Lions. Moore mainly played on special teams, but will now be sidelined for at least one season.
The Detroit Lions re-signed safety C.J. Moore to a one-year deal worth up to $2.4 million on Sunday. Moore, who is a core special teams player for the Lions, will receive $800,000 guaranteed. In his three seasons in Detroit, he has played a total of 855 special teams snaps. From a defensive standpoint, he has combined for 36 tackles (22 solo), one interception and a pass defensed in 45 games (one start) over the last three years. The 26-year-old will continue to be a key cog on special teams in 2022 while providing the Lions with defensive back depth.
