
The Kansas City Chiefs made a move on Tuesday, signing quarterback Matt Moore following an injury to veteran Chad Henne.
Here are five things to know about the newest member of the Chiefs’ quarterback room.
1. Moore has more than a decade of experience in the NFL
The 35-year-old Moore originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent back in 2007, and after a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys during training camp, joined the Carolina Panthers ahead of the season.
Moore went on to spend four years with Carolina – starting 13 games during his tenure – before signing with the Miami Dolphins in 2011, which became his home for the next seven seasons.
An injury to Henne – who was Miami’s starter at the time – forced Moore into action early in his first season with the Dolphins, where he threw for 2,497 yards and 16 touchdowns while winning the team’s MVP award following the year.
Moore has primarily served in a back-up capacity since that season, but he did have the opportunity to start in the Wild Card round of the postseason back in January of 2017 when then-starter Ryan Tannehill couldn’t play due to injury. Moore completed 29-of-36 passes for 289 yards and a touchdown in the game as the Dolphins fell to Pittsburgh.
For his career, Moore has thrown for 6,938 yards and 45 touchdowns across 49 appearances (30 starts).
2. He last played in 2017 as a member of the Dolphins
Moore’s most recent season as a professional was back in 2017, when he saw action in four games and started twice for Miami. The highlight of that campaign was undoubtedly a thrilling victory over the New York Jets, which Moore entered during the third quarter when starter Jay Cutler was sidelined with an injury.
Trailing by two touchdowns entering the fourth quarter, Moore led the Dolphins to 17 points over the final 15 minutes to complete the epic comeback and secure the win for Miami.
He played in three more games that season, making two starts, before sitting out last year.
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