Skyy Moore lands with the 49ers

San Francisco adds a fast receiver in a low-cost deal to offset injuries and a suspension.

49ers trade for Skyy Moore to boost thin wide receiver group

The 49ers pulled off a low-cost add to shore up a thin receiving corps by shipping Kansas City two late-round picks to land Skyy Moore. Moore, who turns 25 next month, is entering the final year of his rookie deal and carries a 2025 base salary of about 1.5 million. The move comes as San Francisco awaits health updates on Jauan Jennings, Brandon Aiyuk, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins, and after Demarcus Robinson was suspended for the first three games of the season.

Moore is not being cast as a top target or a replacement for the team’s primary receivers. The goal, per head coach Kyle Shanahan’s framing, is to inject burst and space off the line, while Moore’s proven return ability could help the special teams unit and provide a fallback option if the WR room remains unsettled. The trade may also be a hedge against a crowded roster later in camp, as San Francisco previously explored John Metchie III but were outbid by Philadelphia.

With Cowing missing practice due to a hamstring flare-up and several veterans on uncertain timelines for Week 1, Moore’s addition could be a practical fix rather than a statement move. If the depth chart continues to shake out, Moore could end up contributing in multiple roles and potentially push younger players for roster spots as the cut dates approach.

This is a depth play that fits a Shanahan regime’s pattern: value speed, be ready to adapt, and don’t overpay for a short-term need. Moore’s top speed on a roster short of healthy weapons could loosen defenses and create opportunities for others. The risk is that a small financial stake buys time but not immediate impact, leaving San Francisco counting on returns and special teams to bridge the gap when the offense needs it most.

The move also signals how teams balance injury risk with the urge to stay nimble. Moore comes at a bargain price and may quickly prove his worth on kick and punt returns, but the 49ers still face a question: how much of the offense can you lean on a one-weekend playmaker when injuries and suspensions compress the entire position group? The answer may shape the team’s early-season playbook and depth strategy beyond the opening weeks.

Highlights

The season will test how quickly depth translates into consistent production.