Colts and Pro Bowl CB Kenny Moore II Mutually Agree to Seek Trade

Long-time Colts cornerback expected to move on after nearly a decade in Indianapolis

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:25pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes representing the dynamic nature of the sport.The Colts' decision to part ways with veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II signals a shift towards a younger, faster defensive unit.Indianapolis Today

The Indianapolis Colts and veteran Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II have mutually agreed to seek a trade, ending Moore's nearly decade-long tenure with the franchise. The Colts are looking to get 'younger and faster' on defense, signaling the end of Moore's time in Indy as the team hands the reins at his position to 2025 third-round pick Justin Walley.

Why it matters

Moore has been a fan favorite and locker room leader during his time with the Colts, starting 111 games over the past nine seasons. Seeing his time with the franchise come to an end will be a bittersweet moment for the organization and its supporters.

The details

The Colts signed Moore as an undrafted free agent after he was released by the New England Patriots. He went on to become a full-time starter, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2021. However, the league has not treated the slot corner position as a separate entity, limiting Moore's individual accolades. The Colts are now looking to the future, handing the reins at Moore's position to 2025 third-round pick Justin Walley, who the team was pleased with during training camp before a season-ending ACL tear.

  • The Colts and Moore II have mutually agreed to seek a trade in April 2026.
  • Moore II is entering the final year of his contract with the Colts.

The players

Chris Ballard

The general manager of the Indianapolis Colts who has stated the team wants to get 'younger and faster' on the defensive side of the ball this offseason.

Kenny Moore II

A Pro Bowl cornerback who has been a full-time starter for the Colts over the past nine seasons, establishing himself as a fan favorite and locker room leader.

Justin Walley

A 2025 third-round draft pick of the Colts who the team was pleased with during training camp before a season-ending ACL tear, and is now expected to take over Moore's position.

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What they’re saying

“The Colts and Kenny Moore II mutually have agreed to seek a trade and a new home for the veteran cornerback. Moore is entering the last year of his contract, and both sides feel it is time to explore a trade.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The Colts will now work to find a trade partner that can provide Moore II with a system better suited to his skill set at this stage of his career.

The takeaway

This move highlights the Colts' desire to get younger and faster on defense, even if it means parting ways with a long-time fan favorite like Kenny Moore II. The team will look to get value in a trade while also doing right by the beloved cornerback.