Wide receiver Elijah Moore has requested a trade from the New York Jets. The 22-year-old receiver seems to be frustrated by his lack of involvement in the Jets’ offense. Currently standing at 4-2, the Jets most recently beat the Green Bay Packers 27-10. The receiver’s tweet after the game sent out some mixed signals. The tweet was later deleted.
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More drama ensued when Moore was excused from practice on Thursday due to a personal issue. Even prior to his zero-target game against the Packers, the receiver’s numbers have been consistently low. Week five’s single catch on four targets and 15 passes for 192 yards in the first four games seemed rather low.
Twitter reacts to Elijah Moore’s request
Fans on Twitter went out to war after hearing about Moore’s trade request. Fans from every team pleaded for the receiver to come to their respective teams.
This fan says, “WELCOME TO THE BEARS”
WELCOME TO THE BEARS
— . (@FieldsSzn69) October 20, 2022
Another fan does not understand Moore’s decision.
The Jets just getting good and he wants out😭😭😭
— Regis Rackett (@RackettRegis) October 20, 2022
This fan thinks Moore should be a Cowboy.
You ARE a Cowboy Elijah
— Jerry Jones Burner ✭ (@Dallas_Burner) October 20, 2022
This fan took a dig at the Ravens who signed veteran receiver DeSean Jackson.
He about 15 years too young for the Ravens https://t.co/k7EjqFNroQ
— Theo Berry (@theobxtrapoint) October 20, 2022
This Chargers fan is manifesting a trade.
elijah moore, you are a charger. https://t.co/AAr4HvhH7L
— r a d (@The___RAD) October 20, 2022
This fan agrees.
I can't express enough how much I want Elijah Moore on the #Chargers https://t.co/wHifAK5kbZ
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) October 20, 2022
A fan hopes Moore can go to the Giants
Wow… I wish the Giants had $$$ so they could try and make a run at Moore — he’d be electric in our offense! https://t.co/HRheYREAFD
— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) October 20, 2022
Another fan provided a rather long list of teams who need Moore.
Teams that could use Elijah Moore right now:
Cardinals
Falcons
Ravens
Bills
Panthers
Bengals
Bears
Browns
Cowboys
Broncos
Lions
Texans
Packers
Colts
Rams
Jaguars
Vikings
Chiefs
Saints
Raiders
Giants
Chargers
Eagles
Dolphins
49ers
Patriots
Seahawks
Bucs
Steelers
Commanders
Titans https://t.co/FKtrwhHX50— John Daigle (@notJDaigle) October 20, 2022
Coach Saleh reacts to Moore’s request
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While the Jets‘ head coach Robert Saleh insists that he has no problems with Moore, the wide receiver’s cryptic tweets suggest otherwise. There seems to be no indication of the team moving ahead with the request.
Coach Saleh may have his hands full this season. Apart from Moore, receiver Denzel Mims has also requested a trade from the Jets while voicing his frustration regarding his role in the team.
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While Moore’s return to the Jets game against the Broncos on Sunday is doubtful, Mims might find himself more useful on-field. While no official announcement has been made regarding the trade of Elijah Moore, Jets fans will hope to keep the receiver around while fans of other teams remain hopeful for a trade.
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