Kenneth

Moore

It’s unclear if he’ll get his kick return job back from Kenny Moore, who had a huge 55-yard return in Carolina’s Week 5 win over the Redskins.

Moore was the Lions’ fifth-round pick in 2008. There won’t be many targets left over after Jake Delhomme gets the ball to Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad, but Moore could have an impact if either one gets injured. He’s sounding like an in-season waiver add.

The Panthers have one of the shallowest receiving corps in the league. It’s not a good sign for Carter’s chances of landing a job elsewhere. Former Lions fifth-rounder Kenny Moore appears to have the inside track on the No. 4 job.

Moore also has three catches for 25 yards on the season, as he is the team’s third receiver ahead of Dwayne Jarrett

“He’s got a hunger about himself that’s definitely allowed him to flourish,” said Muhsin Muhammad. Moore looks to be ahead of Ryne Robinson and Jason Carter on the depth chart and could take plays away from Dwayne Jarrett if he doesn’t produce.

Moore stepped in for Goodson in last week’s win and returned three kicks for 89 yards, an average of 29.7. Goodson has returned seven kicks for a 21.6 average, and has only busted out his best return for 33 yards. We’ll see who John Fox puts back deep today against the Bucs.

The speedy receiver, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, figures to work mostly on special teams. He’s competing with Brandon Middleton and rookie Kenneth Moore.

Fifth-round picks are typically good bets to make rosters as rookies, but Moore may have to beat out Devale Ellis just to stick in Detroit. Moore has some return value, but isn’t a homerun threat there and is unlikely to be more than a reserve slot receiver behind Shaun McDonald and Mike Furrey.

Moore is built like a running back and may even be an emergency player at the position if he makes the team. His best chance at sticking will initially be as a returner.

Fluellen could fight for snaps behind Cory Redding. He’s more of a pass rusher than a run stopper.