History of Elijah Moore in Timeline

Elijah Moore is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ole Miss. He is a wide receiver in the National Football League.

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March 27, 2000: Elijah Moore's Birth

On March 27, 2000, Elijah Danilo Moore was born. He is now a professional football wide receiver.

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2019: Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty in 2019 Egg Bowl

In the 2019 Egg Bowl, Elijah Moore received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for pretending to be a dog urinating in the end zone after scoring a touchdown. The extra point attempt was missed, and Ole Miss lost the game 21-20, leading to the firing of head coach Matt Luke.

October 31, 2020: Record-Breaking Performance Against Vanderbilt

On October 31, 2020, Elijah Moore set a new school record for receiving yards in a game with 238 and tied the Ole Miss game records for receptions with 14 and touchdown catches with three in a 54–21 win over Vanderbilt.

July 21, 2021: Signing with the New York Jets

On July 21, 2021, Elijah Moore signed a four-year rookie contract with the New York Jets worth $8.94 million.

December 11, 2021: Placement on Injured Reserve

On December 11, 2021, Elijah Moore was placed on injured reserve due to a quad injury, ending his rookie season prematurely.

2021: NFL Draft and All-American Selection

In 2021, Elijah Moore prepared for the NFL draft after a successful junior season. He was named first-team All-SEC and a consensus first-team All-America selection and was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award.

October 20, 2022: Trade Request from the Jets

On October 20, 2022, Elijah Moore requested a trade from the Jets due to frustration with his limited role in the offense.

March 22, 2023: Trade to the Cleveland Browns

On March 22, 2023, Elijah Moore was traded to the Cleveland Browns along with a third-round pick in exchange for a second-round pick.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

In the 2023 season, Elijah Moore played as the Browns' second wide receiver, achieving his best performance against his former team, the New York Jets, in week 17. He finished the 2023 campaign with 59 receptions for 640 yards and two touchdowns.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In the 2024 season, Elijah Moore had a notable performance in Week 13 with eight receptions for 111 yards against the Denver Broncos. He concluded the 2024 season with 61 receptions for 538 yards and one touchdown.