Moore, who missed the entire 2023 season while suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy, re-signed with the Lions on a one-year contract Tuesday, Dave Brickett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Moore was among five players on Detroit's roster to be suspended last spring for betting on NFL games and was subsequently cut, but he was reinstated by the league in April and now returns to a familiar environment. The 28-year-old figures to handle a depth role within the Lions' secondary, and to also contribute on special teams.
The NFL reinstated Moore from suspension Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Moore was suspended for violating the league's gambling policy last offseason, but he's now been reinstated by the NFL. The 28-year-old appeared in 56 games from 2019-2022, racking up 48 total tackles while primarily contributing on special teams. Detroit parted ways with Moore shortly after his suspension, so he's free to sign with any team now that he's reinstated.
The Lions cut Moore after the NFL announced Friday that he will be suspended indefinitely, minimum one season, for violating the league's gambling policy, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Moore was found to have bet on the NFL games, resulting in a minimum suspension of one season, after which he will be able to apply for reinstatement. Moore was one of five players suspended for violating the league's gambling policy Friday, with teammate Quintez Cephus and Shaka Toney of the Commanders also getting season-long suspensions for wagering on NFL games while Jameson Williams and Stanley Berryhill received six-game suspensions for betting on non-NFL contests. The safety will now have to set his sights on reinstatement and finding another team for the 2024 campaign.
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Lions' C.J. Moore: Headed back to Detroit
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Moore agreed to terms with Detroit on a two-year deal Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Moore will now return to the Lions, where he's spent the past four seasons after signing there as an undrafted free agent. A special teams standout, the 27-year-old should expect to see most of his playing time on those units while also factoring in as a reserve defender.
