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Kenny Moore could be a trade fit for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n
The Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> face significant needs<\/a> in the secondary with a big season on the horizon.<\/p>\n Two NFL analysts suggest that the Chiefs fill that need amid the recent news of the Indianapolis Colts<\/a>\u2018 plans to trade cornerback Kenny Moore<\/a> II. ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter broke the news<\/a> on Friday, and ESPN\u2019s Stephen Holder shared that Moore texted him<\/a> that \u201cit\u2019s all good\u201d and \u201cit\u2019s all love\u201d between the two parties regarding a trade.<\/p>\n Moore, 30, is a 2021 Pro Bowler with a three-year, $30 million contract, who has 649 tackles, 21 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, 68 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and five touchdowns in his career. Both USA Today\u2019s Nick Brinkerhoff<\/a> and CBS Sports\u2019 Jordan Dajani<\/a> floated the Chiefs as a solid landing spot for Moore.<\/p>\n Brinkerhoff and Dajani highlighted the Chiefs\u2019 transitions in the secondary this offseason and the impetus to win now as the biggest reasons for the trade. Here\u2019s a look at the analyst\u2019s breakdowns regarding Moore as a trade fit for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n Why a Chiefs Trade Makes Sense<\/p>\n Kansas City gave up 21.3 points per game in 2025, and the pass defense ranked 12th for passing yards allowed and fourth for touchdowns allowed, but the changes this offseason might be more concerning than anything else.<\/p>\n \u201cThey traded Trent McDuffie<\/a>\u00a0and lost\u00a0Jaylen Watson<\/a> in free agency. Kansas City can still find a new corner in the draft with one of its two first-round picks or it can choose to invest in other areas of need,\u201d Brinkerhoff wrote.<\/p>\n Kansas City lost Bryan Cook<\/a> and Joshua Williams<\/a> in free agency, as Dajani highlighted. Both affect depth for the Chiefs in the secondary. Cook had 85 tackles and six pass deflections, and Williams has been with the team since 2022, amid 97 tackles and 18 pass deflections in his career.<\/p>\n \u201c[Defensive coordinator] Steve Spagnuolo would value a leader like Kenny Moore, who brings experience and versatility to the slot,\u201d Dajani wrote.<\/p>\n Kansas City has to contend with strong quarterback play in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos<\/a> and Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>. The Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> could be improved, and the AFC overall has a slew of strong passers.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Chiefs still believe they can contend for a Super Bowl this season, which could be Travis Kelce\u2019s last,\u201d Brinkerhoff wrote. \u201cWhile a youth movement figures to be a priority, the only real priority is winning \u2013 and winning now.\u201d<\/p>\n Kansas City has $7.68 million<\/a> in salary cap space to take into consideration with a trade. If the Chiefs involve draft capital in the deal, the team owns two first-round picks at No. 9 and No. 29, followed by picks in the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds for this year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n Kenny Moore II Background<\/p>\n A Georgia native, Moore played at Division II Valdosta State from 2013 to 2016 before he became an undrafted free agent in 2017.<\/p>\n His first shot came with the New England Patriots<\/a>, but the team cut him after the preseason. Moore impressed enough for the Colts to claim him, and he started five of the 16 games he played that year.<\/p>\n In 2021, Moore had a career year of 102 tackles, four interceptions, 13 pass deflections, and a forced fumble amid Pro Bowl honors. Moore has remained productive since that time, but he missed three games last season because of an Achilles injury.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMatthew Davis<\/a> covers the NFL, WNBA and college sports for Heavy.com. As a contributing writer to the StarTribune, he has also covered Minnesota prep sports since 2016. More about Matthew Davis<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Chiefs\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kenny Moore could be a trade fit for the Chiefs. 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