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Colts Release Longtime Corner Kenny Moore II After Trade Talks Stall

The decision reflects a cap-minded reset at slot corner.

Overview

  • The Colts released Kenny Moore II on Thursday after a month of seeking a trade, making the 30-year-old veteran a free agent.
  • The move frees about $7 million in 2026 cap space, with reported savings up to $9.9 million depending on the release designation.
  • With Moore off the roster, 2025 third-round pick Justin Walley profiles as the top option at slot corner after missing last season with a torn ACL.
  • Under new coordinator Lou Anarumo in 2025, Moore started seven of 14 games and posted his lightest production since his rookie year, which helped drive the split.
  • Early chatter links the Cowboys, Chiefs and Bengals as possible suitors, with the 49ers and Buccaneers also mentioned in reports.