When S Tony Adams sustained an injury that sidelined him during a Week 2 game against the Bills, rookie S Malachi Moore didn't hesitate.
After playing just one defensive snap during Week 1, the fourth-round draft selection embraced the opportunity to take on a much larger role in Week 2, taking the field for 48 defensive snaps (64%). The young player contributed 5 total tackles in a performance that was not surprising to DC Steve Wilks.
"I've said it from day one when you guys asked me about him, Malachi's going to be a good football player for us," Wilks told reporters Thursday. "Again, very highly intelligent, can play multiple positions, understands the game from analyzing and looking at the offense and being able to anticipate certain things. So, if he's in there this week, I don