Marlon Moore (born September 3, 1987) is a former

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. Moore was signed by the

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as an

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in 2010. Moore also played for the

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and

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. He played

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Early life

Moore was born in

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, and attended Sacramento (CA) Natomas high school where he excelled in football. He then committed to Fresno State where he finished his college career.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

Having gone undrafted in the

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, Moore signed with the Miami Dolphins as an

. Moore, who is known for his agility and quickness, was utilized primarily in special teams and a reserve receiver. Moore had a career highlight 37-yard reception from Matt Moore during the 2011 season. Moore had finished his career with the Dolphins with 12 receptions for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns, averaging 20.3 yards per reception. Moore was an

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at the conclusion of the 2012 season.

San Francisco 49ers

On March 19, 2013, it was announced that Moore had signed a one-year deal with the

. He was released in October 2013 due to Mario Manningham's return to the team's active roster after week 7.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

Moore re-signed with the Dolphins on November 4, 2013 to a one-year contract, one week after getting released by the 49ers. He appeared in the team's last eight games, catching six passes as a reserve wide receiver, and again returned to his role as a special teams ace for the club.

Cleveland Browns

Moore signed with the

on July 28, 2014. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Browns.

References

External links

Fresno State Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moore, Marlon 1987 births Living people American football wide receivers Fresno State Bulldogs football players Miami Dolphins players San Francisco 49ers players Cleveland Browns players Players of American football from Sacramento, California