Kenny Moore II and the Colts Agree: Time to Find a New Home
The Indianapolis Colts and veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II have agreed to explore a trade, sources told ESPN on Friday. Moore is heading into the final year of his contract, and both sides decided it was time to see what's out there. "It's all good. It's all love," Moore texted to ESPN after the news broke.
This move is part of a bigger roster overhaul in Indianapolis. The Colts have already shipped out wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers and linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Packers. Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft, also has permission to seek a trade, though he's still technically on the roster.
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Here's where it gets complicated: Moore is owed $10 million in base salary and per-game bonuses this season. If the Colts trade him, they'd be saving money, but that same contract makes him harder to move because the acquiring team would have to absorb that hit. A pre-June 1 trade would free up more than $7 million in cap space for Indianapolis.
The Colts are already spending more on cornerbacks than any other team in the NFL this year. They've got Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward on massive contracts, and Ward had a rough 2025 season dealing with three concussions. He talked about retiring in January but reconsidered that stance in February.
What Moore Brings to the Table
Last season, Moore was used as a part-time starter and missed three games with an Achilles strain. He still put up a solid line: one interception, two forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks, and six passes defended. Over his nine seasons in Indianapolis, he's racked up 649 tackles, 21 interceptions, and six forced fumbles. He was a Pro Bowl selection back in 2021.
If Moore gets traded, second-year cornerback Justin Walley would likely take over in the slot. The question now is which team takes the plunge and absorbs that salary.
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