Former Bills Player Arrested Just 24 Hours After Being Waived for Assaulting a Buffalo Fan
Just within less than a day after being "waived" by the Buffalo Bills a polite way of saying fired a veteran wide receiver who was once a high draft pick has gotten into major legal trouble. The team announced this decision last week to make room for newly signed receiver Brandin Cooks, following a mutual parting due to the player's desire for more offensive reps. The information was reported by NFL insiders, marking an unexpected move that left many fans surprised and regretful for a talent who had shown potential in previous teams.
This player, 25 years old, was a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss and has played for the Jets, Browns, and Bills, totaling 209 receptions for 2,274 yards and 9 touchdowns in his career. In the 2025 season, he appeared in nine games for the Bills, catching nine passes for 112 yards. And now, just 24 hours after being pushed out, he has been arrested by the police for a serious incident involving violence.
The name of this player is Elijah Moore the former wide receiver for the Bills. According to reports from local police, Moore was arrested shortly after his release, just one day after the waiver announcement. He is accused of public intoxication and assaulting a young woman a passionate fan of the Bills team. The incident occurred at a bar in Buffalo, where Moore is said to have drunk excessively after the shock of losing his job. The woman, about 25 years old, recounted that she was just joking by teasing him about his limited playing time on the field, but Moore got angry and slapped her hard in the face, causing minor injuries.
Moore, in his initial statement, justified his actions by saying he was "teased excessively" and was in a stressed state after being waived. However, the police stated that there are witnesses and security cameras that recorded the entire incident, making his case even worse. Currently, Moore is being held in custody and may face misdemeanor assault charges, along with fines or even impacts on his chances of returning to the NFL.
This incident not only shatters the image of a veteran player but also leaves Bills fans even more disappointed. From a promising second-round pick to a troublemaker in the blink of an eye Moore's story is becoming a costly lesson about the fragility of a sports career. The Bills have not commented further on the matter, but clearly, the decision to waive him seems justified. What do you think about this "plot twist"? Leave a comment below!
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