Overview
- Moore recreated Jalen Hurts’s water-sip on Friday and told reporters, “I think A.J. plays for the Patriots now. I play for the Eagles,” using the moment to steer attention away from his former Ole Miss teammate.
- He joined the Eagles on a one-year deal signed in March 2026 and is now playing for a modest salary after stints with the Jets, Browns, Bills and Broncos.
- In practice, Moore ran a wrong route that led to a would-be pick-six but later made a near-touchdown catch that Jalen Hurts publicly praised, a sequence that showed both a miscued rep and rapid recovery.
- Training-camp injuries to DeVonta Smith and rookie Makai Lemon have opened first-team reps for Moore, and he has also taken punt-return work to broaden his value as coaches decide whether to keep five or six receivers.
- The Eagles and Patriots will hold joint practices on Aug. 19–20 in Foxborough, which will provide a direct reunion with A.J. Brown and a clear on-field chance for Moore to prove he belongs on the Week 1 roster.