The Indianapolis Colts are looking into trading cornerback Kenny Moore II and the Dallas Cowboys make sense as a partner. How much would it take? We\u2019ve got a trade scenario. <\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSep 14, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) celebrates tackling Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Chances are you know about the Dallas Cowboys\u2019 need for a nickel cornerback. For starters, they haven\u2019t been shy about it. <\/p>\n
\u201cAt the end of the day, we\u2019d love to have a guy that would allow us to keep DaRon outside,\u201d head coach Brian Schottenheimer said last month<\/a>, echoing Jerry Jones\u2019 admitted regret of having let go Jourdan Lewis in free agency last year. <\/p>\n Well, now one of the best nickel cornerbacks in the NFL is on the trade block: Indianapolis Colts CB Kenny Moore II. And our own Destin Adams from A to Z Sports Indianapolis sees the Cowboys as a top trade candidate. <\/p>\n Cowboys headline Top 4 teams in the NFL that should trade for Moore II<\/p>\n In a recent article, Adams listed four teams that stand out as the best fits for Moore II<\/a>\u2014who was recently granted permission to seek a trade. The Cowboys sit atop the list and for good reason. <\/p>\n \u201cMoore would slide into the starting slot position, allowing the team to focus on finding a second starting outside corner to play with DaRon Bland,\u201d Adams writes. \u201cThe Cowboys also own a third-round, a fourth-round, and three fifth-round picks, all of which fall within the expected range of picks the Colts are likely to net in a trade.\u201d<\/p>\n I highly agree with Adams. <\/p>\n Even with two first-round picks, the Cowboys aren\u2019t going to be able to fix their defense if they rely solely on rookies. Schottenheimer made it clear one spot he is worried about is the nickel position and under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, it\u2019s expected to be a valued position in the building. <\/p>\n Thus, adding a Pro Bowl cornerback like Moore could fill one of their biggest needs\u2014and it may not take more than a Day 3 pick. <\/p>\n Potential trade cost<\/p>\n At 31 years old and on a contract year, I don\u2019t expect Moore to be a costly trade. I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if the Cowboys can get Moore with No. 152 overall (fifth round). If anything, pick No. 112 overall in the fourth round is probably the ceiling of what the Cowboys would be willing to give up. And I\u2019d bet they would get a later pick in return if they offered that much. <\/p>\n After all, for the Colts, dealing Moore II away is more about them falling in love with Justin Walley, who is entering his second year in the league. Here\u2019s a trade scenario that I believe would go through: <\/p>\n Cowboys get: CB Kenny Moore II, No. 156 (fifth round)
Colts get: Pick No. 112 (fourth round)<\/p>\n
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