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Moore

No terms yet, but last year’s No. 104 pick overall received a deal worth $2.075 million. The 273-pound former Nebraska defensive end has been impressive early in his transition to outside linebacker and has a shot to make an impact if Moore can somehow overcome his lack of good speed.

Backup NT and fellow rookie Joe Cohen (sprained knee) may join Moore on the I.R. Both were second-day draft choices, but Moore was expected to help as a reserve pass rusher. Parys Haralson will move up the depth chart.

Moore had the best shot to make the team in this group, but he’s shown little pass-rush ability and battled injuries since being drafted in the 2007 fourth round. Finley, Roland, and Toledo could go on the practice squad.

Moore, Adam Carriker’s bookend at Nebraska, will miss his second straight season. He was squarely on the roster bubble and likely will go on I.R.

Moore isn’t ideally suited for San Francisco’s 3-4 defense and this hurts his development. Had he stayed healthy, Moore could’ve gotten a shot elsewhere.

Moore came to the Niners weighing 280; he’s down to 259. Adam Carriker’s former bookend at Nebraska could get a look at the spot opposite Manny Lawson. He lacks elite speed, but could help in a rotation on early downs.

Howard, 24, had two sacks for the Colts in 2008, but was out of football last year. He is a ‘tweener end/linebacker and will try to make the Titans as a situational rusher. Moore was San Francisco’s fourth-round pick in 2006.

We’re not closing the book on Moore just yet as there’s probably more to this story. But the Cowboys have gone ahead and added Brandon Sharpe to take his roster spot. Moore is back on the street for now.

Tucker showed little during OTAs. Though Moore projects as a pass-rushing outside linebacker in Dallas’ 3-4, he’s probably just a practice body for camp.

The 26-year-old Moore has never registered any statistics in a regular season game and should find a hard time latching on with another team. The same goes for the 22-year-old undrafted free agent Harris.