The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today elevated wide receiver David Moore and defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game at Indianapolis. It marks the first elevation of the season for Moore and the third for O'Connor.
Moore (6-0, 219) has appeared in 50 career games (14 starts) between the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers, totaling 78 receptions for 1,163 yards and 13 touchdowns. The Gainesville, Texas, native played collegiately at East Central University (2013-16), where he amassed 157 career receptions for 2,775 yards and 35 touchdowns. Moore originally entered the league as a seventh-round selection (No. 226 overall) of the Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft. He wears No. 19 for Tampa Bay.
O'Connor (6-4, 270) has appeared in 61 career games – including four games this season – all with Buccaneers since signing with the team as a free agent in 2017. O'Connor has logged 13 tackles (three for loss), five quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks while being a core contributor on special teams, where he has added seven tackles, one blocked punt and one blocked field goal attempt. He originally entered the league as a seventh-round selection (No. 250 overall) of the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Eastern Michigan product is a native of Chicago, and wears No. 79 for Tampa Bay.
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