Longtime NFL Cornerback Kenny Moore II has signed a new contract with the Indianapolis Colts. The former undrafted free agent spent the 2023 season with the Colts.
Colts are re-signing CB Kenny Moore to a 3-year, $30 million deal that makes him the highest-paid nickel back in NFL history. The deal was negotiated and confirmed by David Mulugheta and Trevon Smith of Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/xRQcUCxS7s
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Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis Colts, Agree to Contract
Moore put together a solid 2023 campaign. Appearing in 16 games, he recorded three interceptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns. He also had six pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, 93 tackles (eight for loss), and two quarterback hits. The highlight of Moore’s season was his performance in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers. In that 27-13 victory, Moore came away with two pick-sixes: one for 66 yards and another for 49. He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors as a result.
Moore went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. Not long after the draft, he was signed by the New England Patriots. However, he never played a regular-season game for the team as they waived him on September 2, 2017. The Colts claimed him off waivers the following day. During his rookie year in Indianapolis, Moore started five of his 16 games. He recorded an interception, five passes defended, a forced fumble, and two quarterback hits. The Valdosta State product also had 38 tackles (two for loss).
Following his rookie year, Moore became a full-time starting cornerback for the Colts. He was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 14 of the 2020 season. During that 44-27 win, he made an unbelievable one-handed interception and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Colts.
2021 was a memorable season for Moore. The Georgia native was named to his first career Pro Bowl and was the Colts’ nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. He started all 17 games that season, producing four interceptions, a sack, 101 tackles, and 13 passes defensed. For his career, Moore has tallied 516 tackles, 17 interceptions, and three defensive touchdowns. That’s not bad at all for a player who wasn’t drafted.
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