Kenny Moore’s nine-year career in Indianapolis appears to be at an end.
The Colts and Moore mutually agreed to seek a trade, ESPN reported Friday.
An undrafted free agent in 2017 out of Valdosta State, Moore worked his way into one of the top nickel corners in the NFL, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2021. In nine seasons with the Colts, Moore generated 21 interceptions, returning four for touchdowns, earned 68 passes defended, six forced fumbles, 11.5 sacks and 649 total tackles.
Moore inked a three-year, $30 million contract in 2024. He’s set to enter the final year of the pact, with a base salary of $9.49 million but no guaranteed money. Trading the corner before June 1 would save Indy roughly $7 million on the cap with $6.05 million in dead money.
Turning 31 in August, Moore has long been an underrated slot defender able to stick with shifty receivers, jump short routes and stick his nose in against the run. He’s coming off a down season, in which he missed three games due to injury. There were also scheme-fit concerns in Lou Anarumo’s system.
The Colts have spent the offseason looking to get younger on defense, which aligns with the decision to seek a trade for Moore. 2025 third-round pick Justin Walley, who missed his rookie campaign due to a training camp ACL tear, would be first in line to replace Moore’s nickel reps.