The Indianapolis Colts hope to improve their defense this offseason after having one of the worst in the league. They ranked 28th in points, 24th in total yards, 17th in takeaways, and 16th in passing in 2023.
Their best cornerback was an unrestricted free agent, but the team decided to give him an extension.
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed their elite cornerback to an extension.
According to Adam Schefter, Indianapolis re-signed Kenny Moore II to a 3-year, $30 million contract, making him the highest-paid nickel cornerback in NFL history.
Moore has a remarkable story in his journey to the NFL. The New England Patriots signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2017 but did not make the roster. He then signed with the Indianapolis Colts and developed into one of the best nickel corners in the league.
Moore has played in 103 games, starting in 89, and has 516 tackles, 32 for a loss, 9.5 sacks, 17 interceptions, three pick-sixes, 55 pass deflections, and four forced fumbles in his 7-year NFL career.
This extension is an upgrade from the previous one in 2019.
Kenny Moore II signed a 4-year extension in 2019.
Moore signed a 4-year, $33.3 million extension on June 13, 2019. Moore has put up the best numbers in the last five seasons. He played in 72 games, starting in 69, and had 318 tackles, 26 for a loss, eight sacks, 13 interceptions, three pick-sixes, 39 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and a Pro Bowl.
Moore played in 11 games, starting 11, and had 61 tackles, four for a loss, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, and three pass deflections in 2019. He allowed 42 receptions on 60 targets for 356 yards, one touchdown, and a 76.8 passer rating.
Moore played in 16 games, starting 14, and had 80 tackles, four for a loss, two sacks, four interceptions, one pick-six, 13 pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 2020. He allowed 73 receptions on 101 targets for 846 yards, five touchdowns, and a 97.2 passer rating.
Moore played in 17 games, starting 16, and had 102 tackles, six for a loss, one sack, four interceptions, 13 pass deflections, and one forced fumble in 2021. He allowed 81 receptions on 121 targets for 763 yards, six touchdowns, and an 86.9 passer rating, earning his first Pro Bowl.
Moore played in 12 games, starting 12, and had 65 tackles, four for a loss, one sack, and four pass deflections in 2022. He allowed 34 receptions on 48 targets for 412 yards, three touchdowns, and a 117.7 passer rating.
Moore played in 16 games, starting 16, and had 93 tackles, eight for a loss, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions, two pick-sixes, and six pass deflections in 2023. He allowed 59 receptions on 80 targets for 535 yards, five touchdowns, and a 96.6 passer rating.
Indianapolis has one cornerback position to fill.
The starting right cornerback position is vacant, as Kenny Moore II and JuJu Brents have locked down the other two positions. They must address the position by signing/trading for one in free agency or through the draft.
Once they acquire somebody, they will compete with Jaylon Jones and Dallis Flowers for the starting spot.
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