DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel still do their pregame hug without each other and it's heartbreaking

Aww.

Oh man, this is so heartwarming AND heartbreaking at the same time.

Some backstory: Wide receivers Curtis Samuel and DJ Moore used to be teammates with the Carolina Panthers, and apparently, they were close buddies who would hug each other before running on to the field each game.

But Samuel is now a member of the Washington Football Team. And thanks to a video released by the Panthers, we can see that both Samuel AND Moore are air-hugging before each of their respective games.

Like I said: Heartwarming, heartbreaking. I wonder if they discussed this before the season? Check this out:

This is so wholesome @idjmoore @CurtisSamuel4__

(via @Panthers, @WashingtonNFL) pic.twitter.com/P7xDzH3lgb

— ESPN (@espn) October 8, 2021

I remember talking to Curtis about his friendship with DJ a few years ago. These two are really so bonded, instantly became like brothers. It's really great to see they're continuing that bond even though they're on different teams. https://t.co/2PBzPG7Fq8

— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) October 8, 2021