Jets second-year receiver Elijah Moore will not play on Sunday against the Broncos amid his outstanding trade request, coach Robert Salah announced Friday.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Moore was “frustrated” with his role on the team and requested a trade this week. He was reportedly excused from practice Thursday for a personal day, according to Salah, but ESPN’s Rich Cimini said that the 22-year-old’s absence was directly related to his usage on the field.
Moore’s request seems to stem from his lack of targets through the first six weeks of the campaign. Despite playing on 82% of the Jets’ offensive snaps–a team-high among New York’s receivers–Moore ranks sixth on the team in receptions (16), fifth in receiving yards (203) and fourth in targets (30) this season.
