NFL Rumors: Patriots host safety C.J. Moore for free-agent visit

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Report: Patriots host safety/special teamer for free-agent visit

/ by Justin Leger

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Special teams is top of mind for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.

On the same day they reportedly signed ex-Detroit Lions special teamer Chris Board, the Patriots hosted his former teammate C.J. Moore for a free-agent visit. ESPN's Mike Reiss reported Moore was in Foxboro on Friday.

C.J. Moore, who has spent the last 4 seasons with the Lions as a core special teams player, had a free-agent visit with the Patriots on Friday. Moore, who was the personal protector on Detroitâs punt team, initially joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Mississippi.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 17, 2023

Moore has spent his four NFL seasons as a safety and core special teamer in Detroit. The 27-year-old has played 344 snaps on defense and 1,078 snaps on special teams since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He played a key role as the personal protector on the Lions' punt team.

For what it's worth, recently retired Patriots safety Devin McCourty believes Moore would be a great fit in New England.

Sign him asap!!! https://t.co/xuaNUuBYoz
— Devin McCourty (@devinmccourty) March 17, 2023

The Patriots special teams unit was a weakness last season, so it's no surprise to see Belichick making it a priority. If Moore lands a contract, he'll join Board and veteran Pats leaders Matthew Slater and Joe Cardona as special teams aces signed by the club this offseason.