He was promoted from the practice squad and found some playing time with the New England Patriots in 2004 due to injuries to the Patriots' secondary (including starters Ty Law and Tyrone Poole), making 2 starts in 9 games. By the end of the season and during the playoffs, Moreland was the 4th cornerback on the depth chart, behind Asante Samuel, Randall Gay, and wide receiver Troy Brown.
In 2004 with the New England Patriots, Moreland was promoted from the practice squad and secured some playing time due to secondary injuries (including starters Ty Law and Tyrone Poole), making two starts in nine games. By season's end and during playoffs, he ranked fourth on the depth chart behind Asante Samuel, Randall Gay, and wide receiver Troy Brown.