Browns to use new weapon 'all over the field' in 2023
The Browns were aggressive this offseason once again and they believe one of their newest weapons is in store for a large role in 2023.
Cleveland sees WR Elijah Moore as a threat "all over the field" next season. Moore and QB Deshaun Watson reportedly created an "early chemistry" during the Browns' offseason practices as Moore was Watson's go-to target throughout much of minicamp.
The Browns traded their 2023 second-round pick (No. 42) to the Jets for Moore in March. The 23-year-old has just 80 catches for 984 yards and six touchdowns through his first two seasons but has shown flashes of why he was selected 34th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Over the past two years, Moore has proved he has exceptional hands with just two drops and shown his ability to make people miss after the catch with 16 broken tackles.
Moore also played with a carousel of quarterbacks in New York. From 2021-22, he was catching passes from Zach Wilson, Mike White, Joe Flacco and Josh Johnson — all of whom are currently backups or free agents.
Now with a clear QB1 in Watson, Moore can focus on his on-field production instead of who is throwing him passes. Of course, Watson still has a lot to prove himself in 2023 but he's by far the best quarterback Moore has gotten to play with since entering the NFL.
Moore is entering the third year of his rookie contract, which is when most players tend to make their biggest leaps. It's now or never for Moore.
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