Eddie Moore (American football)

Eddie Deon Moore (born July 5, 1980) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). A two-year starter at the University of Tennessee, Moore was selected as the 49th pick 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

External links

• Tennessee Volunteers bio