It took 1 game for 49ers to find out what Chiefs already knew about Skyy Moore
The Kansas City Chiefs ultimately punted on their second-round investment from the 2022 NFL Draft, wide receiver Skyy Moore, by trading him off to the San Francisco 49ers to help them resolve what was an awfully concerning shortage at the position.
Moore wasn't going to be a massive fix for the Niners, and head coach Kyle Shanahan's wide receiver room eventually improved on the eve of the regular season, namely when Jauan Jennings returned from a calf injury.
But, at least the former Western Michigan standout might be able to offer some help on a revamped special teams group.
Moore had been a returner early in his NFL career upon joining K.C., so one figured San Francisco might give him an opportunity to serve in that capacity after opting not to keep its seventh-round draft investment from last April, wide receiver Junior Bergen, on the 53-man roster.
Unfortunately, there's a reason why Kansas City didn't retain the receiver in that capacity either.
Skyy Moore gives major special teams concern to 49ers in 1st game of season
The 49ers opened up their 2025 campaign on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, and one couldn't help but wonder if special teams would be a key X-factor, especially after the Niners brought in coordinator Brant Boyer during the offseason.
In the second quarter, in what was an otherwise normal punt-return attempt, Moore muffed it off to his right.
Fortunately, the first-year San Francisco specialist was able to recover before being pushed out a bounds, but it's an ominous start to his 49ers career in this regard, as shared by NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco:
As Maiocco pointed out, Moore was benched by the Chiefs after three muffed punts, and now the receiver's first attempt with the Niners fell into the same category.
Perhaps Moore ends up having better luck moving forward, although it'll be interesting to see if he winds up continuing in this capacity for the long haul.
Braves claim $4M reliever off waivers from Dodgers — brother of Atlanta's most-hated rival
The Atlanta Braves are just trying to make it to the end of the regular season after the worst one they have had in several years. The Braves are expected to make numerous changes to the roster next season, and some moves are already underway with waiver additions. Additionally, manager Brian Snitker is expected to retire at the end of the season.
“Because of that consistent recent success, Snit would normally be afforded a ‘mulligan’ year—even though going from the second-best preseason World Series odds to possibly the third-best odds of winning the draft lottery is a pretty serious mulligan,” Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller wrote. “At 69, though, he's already the oldest manager in the National League by a several-year margin and was likely to retire at the end of this season, which is the last one in his current contract.”
The Braves are still adding to the team this season, focusing mostly on pitching, as Atlanta has struggled to keep players healthy. On Sunday, they claimed Alexis Diaz off waivers.
“The Braves have claimed Alexis Diaz off waivers from the Dodgers, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. Atlanta has space available on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move is necessary to bring Diaz into the organization,” MLBtraderumors.com’s Nick Deeds wrote.
Diaz was just released by the defending World Series Champion Dodgers earlier in the week.
“The Dodgers announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Ben Rortvedt, a move that was previously reported. In corresponding moves, they optioned infielder Alex Freeland and designated right-hander Alexis Díaz for assignment,” MLBtraderumors.com’s Darragh McDonald wrote.
