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Kenny Moore may be on the move from the Colts<\/p>\n
Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore<\/a> requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts<\/a> after 9 seasons with the organization, with the team granting his request. The cornerback had logged 21 interceptions, 68 pass deflections and 649 total tackles during his tenure with Indianapolis.<\/p>\n ESPN insider Adam Schefter revealed<\/a> that Moore is likely to be traded during the 2026 NFL<\/a> Draft. It was also revealed that the cornerback was not present on the opening day of the team\u2019s voluntary organized team activities (OTAs).<\/p>\n With the draft around the corner, one NFL writer dropped a trade idea for the Colts and suggested where they could deal Kenny Moore.<\/p>\n Trade Idea Sends Kenny Moore to the NFC South GettyIndianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II.<\/p>\n Despite likely leaving the organization, Kenny Moore has nothing but love for the team. The former Pro Bowler had a message after the news of his trade request, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s all good. It\u2019s all love.\u201d<\/p>\n With the defender\u2019s exit imminent, Bleacher Report\u2019s Alex Kay dropped a trade idea<\/a> that would send Moore to the Carolina Panthers<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Indianapolis Colts and Kenny Moore II appear to be heading towards a breakup, one that could come as soon as the 2026 NFL draft\u2026 While Moore is on the wrong side of 30 and has regressed in recent years, he\u2019s still a serviceable defensive back\u2026 [he] can still chip in as a part-time playmaker who rounds out the secondary for a contending club,\u201d Kay wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cCarolina is attempting to build on a surprise NFC South championship and desires to put what became a lengthy rebuilding process in the rearview, an endeavor that a low-cost veteran pickup can greatly assist with\u2026 Given Moore is likely on his way out of Indy via a release if a trade doesn\u2019t emerge during the draft, the Panthers should be able to get him for little more than a sixth-round pick swap.\u201d<\/p>\n If Indy were to deal the former Pro Bowler to the Panthers, it would save around $7 million in cap space<\/a>, which the team can use with many notable free agents remaining on the market.<\/p>\n Adding Kenny Moore to Carolina\u2019s defense would give the team a vocal captain with Pro Bowl and playoff experience, something the team needs as hope to return to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.<\/p>\n The Pro Bowler was the team\u2019s nickel cornerback, something the Colts will need to address with his inevitable departure.<\/p>\n Colts May Release Kenny Moore Instead GettyIndianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard<\/p>\n While the window remains open for trading Kenny Moore, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did not shut out the possibility of the team releasing the cornerback instead<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThough he didn\u2019t say so explicitly, Ballard indicated he may be willing to release Moore, saying Moore would be given \u2018some latitude,\u2019 though he wouldn\u2019t commit to such a move if a trade partner couldn\u2019t be found in the near future,\u201d Nathan Brown of the Indianapolis Star reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n The draft is the last possibility Indy can get something in return for the cornerback, instead of just creating cap space if they were to release Kenny Moore.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJason Garcia<\/a> Jason Garcia is a sports contributor for Heavy Sports who joined the team in 2025, covering the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. 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