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Mewelde Moore #21 | Running Back | Pittsburgh Steelers
Height: 5-11    Weight: 209    Born: Jul 24, 1982, Hammond, LA

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December 7, 2004
Mewelde Moore will replace Onterrio Smith on the Vikings' kickoff return unit this week, according to the Star-Tribune. Moore missed four games with a sprained ankle before missing last week's game because the team didn't have an active roster spot for him.
December 3, 2004
Although Mewelde Moore has been removed from the Vikings' injury report, he will not return from his ankle injury this week, according to the Star-Tribune. Coach Mike Tice said Moore will have to earn a spot on special teams to be active for a game, because four other backs are ahead of Moore on the depth chart now.
November 30, 2004
Mewelde Moore might be ready to return in Week 13 after missing four weeks with an injured ankle, but only if the Vikings can find a role for him in their crowded backfield, according to the Star-Tribune.
November 25, 2004
Mewelede Moore practiced on Wednesday, and it appears that he would be ready return from his ankle injury to play Sunday, if needed. However, according to the Star-Tribune, Vikings coach Mike Tice has indicated that Moore will be inactive.
November 23, 2004
Mewelde Moore continues to be slowed by a high ankle sprain that has caused him to miss three games, according to the Star-Tribune. For what it's worth, Mike Tice is clearly not happy with Moore for taking so long to recover.
November 19, 2004
Having missed practice again yesterday, Mewelde Moore is listed as questionable with a high ankle sprain, according to the Star-Tribune.
November 16, 2004
Mewelde Moore could miss his third consecutive week because of a high ankle sprain, according to the Star-Tribune. "I'm looking at it week to week," Moore said. "And this week, I don't know."
November 12, 2004
Rooking running back Mewelde Moore remained listed as questionable on Friday and will probably be deactivated for Sunday's game against the Packers, according to the AP. Michael Bennett and Moe Williams will support starter Onterrio Smith.
November 12, 2004
The Vikings had expected Mewelde Moore to return form his sprained ankle this weekend, but he did not practice yesterday, according to the Star-Tribune. His availability now is uncertain.
November 10, 2004
Although Mewelde Moore is expected to return from his sprained ankle this weekend, Onterrio Smith probably will be the starting running back for the Vikings, according to the Star-Tribune.
November 9, 2004
Mewelde Moore is expected to return from his sprained ankle this weekend against the Packers, according to the AP. It's unclear how Moore might split time with Onterrio Smith, who played very well in his place on Monday night.
November 9, 2004
Mewelde Moore was not active for the Vikings on Monday due to his sprained ankle.
November 7, 2004
The Vikings again downgraded Mewelde Moore on their injury report. He is now considered doubtful for Monday's game due to his sprained left ankle and is not expected to play. Onterrio Smith and Michael Bennett will handle the running for the Vikings.
November 5, 2004
The Vikings have downgraded Mewelde Moore to questionable for Monday night's game against the Colts because of his sprained left ankle, according to the AP. "We'll take a look at him (Saturday)," Vikings coach Mike Tice said. "If he can't (practice) tomorrow, then we'll make a move there and maybe downgrade him again."
November 5, 2004
Mewelde Moore is recovering slowly from the sprained left ankle he suffered last weekend, according to the Star-Tribune. In fact, with Onterrio Smith returning this week, Mike Tice indicated on Thursday that his instinct is to give Moore the week off.
November 3, 2004
Mewelde Moore said Tuesday that he wasn't running on his sprained ankle but felt pretty good, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Moore is expected to start on Monday night if his ankle allows him to play.
November 1, 2004
Mewelde Moore sprained his left ankle yesterday, though X-rays were negative. If his ankle is healthy, he will start again in Week 9, despite tallying only 29 yards on eight carries Sunday, according to the Star-Tribune.
October 31, 2004
For the first time since joining the starting lineup, Mewelde Moore struggled on Sunday. He carried eight times for 29 yards and caught just one pass for 29 yards. He lost playing time late in the game to Michael Bennett, who carried five times for 20 yards and a TD.
October 25, 2004
After another fine performance yesterday, Mewelde Moore will start again for the Vikings in Week 8, according to the Star-Tribune. "I'm not here to create controversy," Moore said. "I'm just out here doing my job."
October 24, 2004
Mewelde Moore rushed for a career-high 138 yards on 20 carries for the Vikings on Sunday in his third straight excellent game as a starter. Michael Bennett rushed only one time in his return, and Moore might be staking a claim to the permanent job.
October 19, 2004
Mewelde Moore will start for the Vikings on Sunday, and Vikings offensive coordinator Scott Linehan suggested that he might hold onto the starting job beyond this week, according to the Star-Tribune. "Production is production," Linehan said. "You get an opportunity, you go produce. You've earned yourself more and more opportunities. That's life."
October 18, 2004
The Vikings have named Mewelde Moore their starting running back for Week 7, according to the AP. The team may opt to give Michael Bennett another week to recover from his knee injury.
October 17, 2004
Making his second straight start for the Vikings, rookie running back Mewelde Moore had his first 100-yard game, as he rushed for 109 yards on 15 carries. Moore was again active in the passing game, as he caught seven passes for 73 yards.
October 10, 2004
Mewelde Moore rushed for 92 yards on 20 carries and caught 12 passes for 90 yards as he made his first start for the Vikings on Sunday. Moore saw extra work in the passing game because Moe Williams did not play.
October 8, 2004
Mewelde Moore is expected to start Sunday for the Vikings, according to the Pioneer Press. Michael Bennett is out with an injury, Onterrio Smith is suspended, and Moe Williams has yet to practice this week.
October 5, 2004
The Star-Tribune reports that the Vikings are making plans to start Mewelde Moore at tailback this week. Michael Bennett is out, Onterrio Smith is expected to begin serving his suspension, and Moe Williams could be limited by a calf injury.
September 14, 2004
Vikings rookie Mewelde Moore could see some action this week, as Michael Bennett is definitely out and Moe Williams could miss the game as well. Moore would spell likely starter Onterrio Smith.