49ers Acquire Chiefs WR Skyy Moore Amid Multiple Injuries

The San Francisco 49ers acquired wide receiver Skyy Moore from the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade involving sixth and seventh-round draft picks, aiming to address a severe injury crisis at the position ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Moore, a former second-round pick in 2022, struggled to find consistency with the Chiefs, recording just 43 receptions for 494 yards and one touchdown over three seasons but brings valuable experience, including Super Bowl appearances. The 49ers' wide receiver room has been decimated by injuries to key players Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins, alongside Demarcus Robinson's three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. This move provides the 49ers with much-needed depth and a potential playmaker as they prepare for their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Kyle Shanahan's history of developing lesser-known players provides hope that Moore can revitalize his career in San Francisco. The trade also reflects the Chiefs’ confidence in their current roster amid a deep receiving corps led by stars like Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce.