The Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp is heating up, and with the pads on, the battle for roster spots is fiercer than ever. As the intensity ramps up at their third padded practice on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, one position group stands out: the wide receivers. The fight for the sixth and final wide receiver spot on the Chiefs’ roster is a high-stakes drama, with players like Tyquan Thornton and Nikko Remigio stealing the spotlight. Meanwhile, former second-round pick Skyy Moore is fading into the background, his NFL future hanging by a thread.
The Chiefs’ wide receiver corps is stacked with talent, making the competition for the last roster spot a brutal proving ground. Tyquan Thornton has been a standout, turning heads with a spectacular touchdown grab in the corner of the end zone during Tuesday’s practice. His consistent playmaking throughout spring and early camp has solidified his case. Similarly, Nikko Remigio earned high praise from special teams coordinator Dave Toub for his punt return prowess last Friday, adding another dimension to his bid for the roster. With these performances, the door for the No. 6 receiver spot remains wide open—but Skyy Moore is struggling to walk through it.
Moore, a 2022 second-round draft pick, has been a disappointment in Kansas City. Over three seasons, he’s managed just 43 receptions on 74 targets for 494 yards and a single touchdown. His 58.1% catch rate has frustrated Chiefs Kingdom, who expected more from a player with his draft pedigree. In a receiver room brimming with potential, Moore’s inability to stand out has left him on the roster bubble, likely auditioning not for a spot with the Chiefs but for a chance to catch on with another NFL team.
Moore’s quest for redemption hit a major snag on Tuesday when he suffered a hamstring injury during practice. The Chiefs Blitz reported the injury alongside updates on other players: linebacker Jeffrey Bassa (ankle sprain), wide receiver Hollywood Brown (minor ankle injury), and rookie Xavier Worthy (head injury, but cleared to return). While the severity of Moore’s injury remains unclear, any time sidelined is a blow to his already slim chances of making an impression. Last season, a core muscle injury kept him out for much of the year, and this new setback only adds to concerns about his durability.
🚨 INJURY UPDATES 🚨
• LB Jeffrey Bassa – ankle sprain.
• WR Hollywood Brown – ankle injury, but doesn’t think it’s too serious.
• WR Skyy Moore – hamstring
• WR Xavier Worthy – head injury, but returned to practice.
— Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) July 29, 2025
At 24 years old, Moore’s youth and athleticism still offer hope, but his injury history is a red flag for potential suitors. NFL teams are hesitant to take risks on players who can’t stay on the field, and Moore’s inability to stay healthy during this critical training camp period could seal his fate in Kansas City.
Despite the uphill battle, Moore still has time to prove he belongs in the NFL. Once he returns from injury, his focus must be on showcasing improved hands and reliability—qualities that have eluded him thus far. The preseason games will be his stage to demonstrate that he can overcome his inconsistent catch rate and make a case for a roster spot, whether with the Chiefs or elsewhere.
While his chances of remaining in Kansas City for the 2025 season are slim, Moore’s story is far from over. His athletic potential and draft pedigree could still attract interest from teams looking for a reclamation project. Chiefs Kingdom, though frustrated by his tenure, wishes him well in his next chapter—as long as it’s not with an AFC rival.
As training camp progresses, the spotlight will remain on the Chiefs’ wide receiver battle. Thornton and Remigio are making strong cases, while Moore’s path to redemption grows narrower by the day. For a player once seen as a promising piece of Kansas City’s high-powered offense, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Skyy Moore rise to the challenge and prove he belongs in the NFL, or will his time in the league fade as quickly as his draft-day hype? Only time—and his performance in the coming weeks—will tell.