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Eddie Moore (American football)

American football player (born 1980)

Summary

American football player (born 1980)

Field	Value
name	Eddie Moore
number	58
position	Linebacker
birth_date
birth_place	Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
height_ft	6
weight_lbs	230
height_in	0
high_school	South Pittsburg (South Pittsburg, Tennessee)
college	Tennessee
draftyear	2003
draftround	2
draftpick	49
statlabel1	Tackles
statvalue1	36
statlabel2	Fumble recoveries
statvalue2	2
statlabel3	Passes defended
statvalue3	2
pfr	MoorEd20

Miami Dolphins ()
Denver Broncos ()*
Second-team All-SEC (2002)

Eddie Deon Moore (born July 5, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). A two-year starter played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, Moore was selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Dolphins. However, his career was shorted by a serious knee injury.

College career

Moore went to South Pittsburgh High School in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. He was a four-year letterman and two-year starter at the University of Tennessee and finished his career with 219 tackles, six sacks, 13 pass deflections, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He a team captain and MVP his senior year.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Moore was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round, with the 49th overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft. Moore injured his foot in a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had surgery, forcing him to miss the entire 2003 season. Moore played in 12 games during the 2004 season, starting four. He recorded 46 tackles, 12 in special teams, and a forced fumble. Moore was a starter until he sustained a knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2004.

He tried to battle back in 2005 after undergoing two knee surgeries but was placed on injured reserve on November 2, 2005. Moore was traded to the New Orleans Saints on May 10, 2006, for Courtney Watson. However, the trade was voided when Moore failed a physical. He was waived by the Dolphins on July 28, 2006.

Denver Broncos

Moore signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos on January 16, 2007. The injuries he sustained in Miami never fully healed and he was waived/injured by the Broncos on July 30, 2007, reverting to injured reserve the next day. He was waived on August 3, 2007.

References

(2002-08-21). "South Pittsburg's Eddie Moore Is Vol Captain".
"2003 NFL Draft Listing".
"Eddie Moore". Pro-Football-Reference.
Pasquarelli, Len. (June 3, 2006). "Saints excuse Watson from camp, let him seek trade". [[ESPN]].

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