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New Orleans Saints sign TE Foster Moreau to 3-year contract after cancer diagnosis

The New Orleans Saints have reportedly signed former Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau to a three-year, $12 million deal.

MAY 10, 2023

Career-high 54 targets in 2022 Moreau closed out his 2022 campaign with 33 catches for 420 yards and two touchdowns on 54 targets in 15 games.

Impact Moreau was credited with 14 starts and he filled in as the Raiders' No. 1 tight end when Darren Waller was sidelined for eight straight contests due to injury, but Moreau found the end zone just twice all year and never recorded more than 55 receiving yards in a single game. The 2019 fourth-rounder's rookie contract expires and he becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so Moreau could land elsewhere in 2023.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 55 yards in loss Moreau caught all three of his targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 37-34 overtime loss to the 49ers.

Impact Moreau managed to post a season-high 55 receiving yards despite fellow tight end Darren Waller also erupting for 72 yards and a score on three catches. Moreau actually out-snapped Waller in the contest, but the latter remains a more legitimate receiving threat ahead of the Raiders' Week 18 tilt against the Chiefs.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to No. 2 role Moreau is expected to move back to the No. 2 role at tight end Sunday against the Patriots after the Raiders activated Darren Waller (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Paul...

Impact Even if Waller is some kind of snap-count restriction in his first game since Week 5, his return in any capacity is still likely to push Moreau off the fantasy radar in most leagues. While serving as the Raiders' starting tight end in each of the team's last eight games, Moreau played at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps on every occasion while stringing together a 19-242-2 receiving line on 37 targets. In the three games this season in which both he and Waller have been available, Moraeu has handled snap shares between 32 and 62 percent while drawing eight total targets.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held catchless Thursday Moreau failed to catch his only target in Thursday's 17-16 loss to the Rams.

Impact Moreau posted a complete dud in what could turn out to be his last chance as the Raiders' No. 1 option at tight end this season, with Darren Waller (hamstring) possibly on track to return from injured reserve Week 15 against the Patriots. Regardless, Moreau hasn't caught more than three passes in a single contest since Week 8.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 32-yard grab in win Moreau caught one of three targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Chargers.

Impact Moreau briefly exited Sunday's contest in the first half to be evaluated for a concussion, but he returned in a timely fashion to ultimately play 55 of the Raiders' 61 offensive snaps. However, he's now been held to just one reception in two of the team's past three games. Fellow tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is eligible to return from IR in Week 14, but his availability for Thursday's tilt against the Rams is in question given the quick turnaround.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Sunday's game Moreau returned to Sunday's game against the Chargers after being evaluated for a concussion.

Impact Good news for the Raiders, who entered the game shorthanded at tight end, with Darren Waller (hamstring) on IR and Jesper Horsted out with a concussion.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluated for concussion Moreau is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Prior to his exit Sunday, Moreau did not record a catch. In his absence, Jacob Hollister is slated to handle the Raiders' tight end duties versus Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in clutch TD in OT win Moreau caught three of seven targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-34 overtime win over the Seahawks.

Impact The tight end had trouble converting his opportunities early but Moreau came through when it counted, hauling in a five-yard toss from Derek Carr in the back of the end zone with just under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to send the game to OT. Moreau has two touchdowns on the season, both coming in the last three games, and with Darren Waller (hamstring) out for at least one more week he'll head up the depth chart once again in Week 13 against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Foster Moreau talks touchdown vs. Seahawks, Josh Jacobs and more Tight end Foster Moreau discusses the Week 12 win over the Seattle Seahawks, stepping up on offense, running back Josh Jacobs' performance a...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Jacobs caps huge day with TD in OT, Raiders beat Seahawks

Josh Jacobs sprinted 86 yards for a game-ending touchdown and the Las Vegas Raiders won in overtime for the second straight week, beating the Seattle Seahawks 40-34

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Derek Carr's 5-yard TD loft to toe-tapping Moreau brings Raiders within one in fourth Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's 5-yard TD loft to toe-tapping tight end Foster Moreau brings Raiders within one in fourth.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play! Carr's 5-yard TD DIME to a toe-tapping Moreau Watch as quarterback Derek Carr throws a dime to tight end Foster Moreau in the back of the end zone during the fourth quarter against the S...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Coach McDaniels talks Foster Moreau: 'He has a lot of things he could do' Head Coach Josh McDaniels discusses the upcoming Week 12 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, provides an injury update, linebacker Denzel Per...

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Non-factor in win Moreau recorded one catch on three targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Broncos.

Impact Moreau earned his fewest targets since Week 1 and was held without a catch until the second play in overtime. He did make the most of his one reception and now has one gain of 20 or more yards in each of his last three games. Entering Sunday's matchup, Moreau had recorded multiple receptions in each of his last six games, though he's failed to produce many big performances in the absence of Darren Waller (hamstring).

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adams' 35-yard TD in OT powers Raiders past Broncos 22-16

Derek Carr hit Davante Adams with his second long touchdown, a 35-yarder on the third snap of overtime to propel the Las Vegas Raiders past the Denver Broncos 22-16

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores first TD of year Moreau caught three of four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Colts.

Impact With Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve, Moreau once again served as the Raiders' top tight end and hauled in his first TD of the year on a four-yard toss from Derek Carr in the second quarter. Moreau has caught multiple passes in six straight games, although that streak was interrupted by a two-week absence due to a knee injury, and he figures to have a larger role in the offense again in Week 11 against the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Ryan, interim coach Saturday rally Colts past Raiders

Matt Ryan got his job back as the Colts’ starter under TV analyst-turned-interim coach Jeff Saturday

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets longer leash as top tight end Moreau is expected to serve as the Raiders' top tight end for at least the team's next four games with Darren Waller's (hamstring) set to be placed on injured reserve Thursday, Pau...

Impact Waller has been sidelined since exiting early in a Week 5 loss to the Chiefs with a strained left hamstring, and though he had been a limited participant in practice as recently as Wednesday, he clearly wasn't making as much progress as the Raiders had opened. Las Vegas will opt to shut Waller down for the next month with the hope that it allows him to return for the stretch run of the season in optimal health, but his continued absence in the meantime clears the way for Moreau to dominate the reps at tight end. While Waller was sidelined for the past three games, Moreau logged snap shares between 96 and 100 percent in each of those contests while stringing together a 11-101-0 receiving line on 19 targets.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manages 42 yards Moreau recorded two receptions on five targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Moreau was the Raiders' primary tight end for the third consecutive game in the absence of Darren Waller (hamstring). He did the majority of his damage on a 30-yard reception early in the second quarter, which helped set up a long touchdown pass to Davante Adams. In each of the last three games without Waller, Moreau has seen a minimum of five targets, though that's translated to only 101 total yards.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws another start Moreau is slated to serve as the Raiders' starting tight end Sunday at Jacksonville with Darren Waller (hamstring) inactive for the contest, Bill Williamson of SilverAndBlackPride....

Impact Though Waller practiced on a limited basis throughout the week, the Raiders aren't taking any chances with their top tight end, who will miss his third consecutive game. Moreau proved to be an adequate fill-in option in the previous two contests, putting together a 9-59-0 receiving line on 14 targets between those games. The 25-year-old looks like a low-end startable tight end in the majority of fantasy leagues this week.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Foster Moreau: 'That's not our identity' Tight end Foster Moreau discusses his performance against the Saints in Week 8.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Makes six grabs Moreau caught six of nine targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Saints.

Impact Moreau started with Darren Waller (hamstring) sidelined. Although his yardage wasn't anything special, Moreau led the Raiders in targets and ranked second in receptions. A capable fill-in player, Moreau's stock in Week 9's matchup versus the Jaguars will depend on whether Waller can return or not.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line to fill in for Waller With Darren Waller (hamstring) inactive, Moreau is in line to see added tight end snaps Sunday against the Saints.

Impact With Waller out in Week 7, Moreau caught three of five targets for 28 yards in last weekend's 38-20 win over the Texans. The 2019 fourth-rounder thus represents a Week 8 fantasy lineup option for those who roster Waller or are otherwise scrambling for short-term TE help.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five targets in win Moreau caught three of five targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Texans.

Impact Moreau drew the start at tight end in his return from a two-game absence while Darren Waller (hamstring) remained on the shelf, and the former finished the contest behind only Davante Adams in targets for the Raiders. Moreau's increased involvement should continue against the Saints in Week 8 if Waller is limited or absent.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE