See Elijah Moore in his return to New York Jets practice
One week after requesting a trade, New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore has returned to the practice field.
In videos shared from practice, Moore could be seen embracing coaches and teammates. He appeared to be in good spirits and the team seemed glad to have him back.
Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur greets Moore in the clip below.
Mike LaFleur greets Elijah Moore in his return to Jets practice: pic.twitter.com/AWM9FEcNmy
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) October 26, 2022
Here’s Moore working on a handshake with fellow wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who played a season-high 56% of the Jets’ offensive snaps last week due to Moore’s absence.
One more: Elijah Moore working on a handshake with Braxton Berrios pic.twitter.com/Pe5Hf3jRkn
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) October 26, 2022
Moore can be seen here getting some stretches in.
Elijah Moore stretching during special teams drills: pic.twitter.com/8HOQktA0wU
— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) October 26, 2022
Jets head coach Robert Saleh told the media that Moore will practice today and play on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Saleh says he has spoken with Moore and that “he’s good”.
Saleh says WR Elijah Moore will practice today and play Sunday. Says they've spoken and "he's good." #Jets
— Dennis Waszak Jr. (@DWAZ73) October 26, 2022
Saleh can be seen speaking to Moore at practice in the photo below. It appears their conversation was lengthy and positive.
Saleh just spent a few mins talking to Elijah Moore at the beginning of practice. Seemed like a good-natured convo. #Jets pic.twitter.com/i3LkKneESP
— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) October 26, 2022
Saleh told reporters that Moore is still committed to the team. When asked if he still wants to be traded, Saleh said, “I don’t know, I didn’t ask him.”
Moore and the Jets need each other right now. New York needs Moore to step up after the team lost offensive stars Breece Hall and Alijah Vera-Tucker to season-ending injuries. Moore needs to get on the field and make plays if he wants to establish himself as a star with any sort of leverage in contract or trade negotiations. He has not scored a touchdown since Week 13 of the 2021 season, going scoreless in six appearances this year.
