Cowboys Considered Landing Spot for Pro Bowler Who Would Fix CB Problem

Dallas could acquire veteran cornerback Kenny Moore from the Colts to shore up their secondary.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly interested in trading for Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore, who has become available after he and the Colts mutually agreed to part ways. The Cowboys had the worst pass defense in the NFL last season and are looking to upgrade their secondary, especially at the slot cornerback position.

Why it matters

Acquiring Moore would help the Cowboys fix a major weakness in their defense. The team struggled mightily against the pass in 2025 and is looking to rebound. Moore, a former Pro Bowler, would provide a significant upgrade in the slot and allow the Cowboys to move their young cornerback DaRon Bland to the outside.

The details

The Colts are looking to trade Moore, who is in the final year of his contract and owed $10 million. Indianapolis would save $7 million by dealing him, but may have to eat some of that money to facilitate a trade. The Cowboys could likely acquire Moore for a Day 3 draft pick, making it a low-risk, high-reward move.

  • The Cowboys' pass defense ranked last in the NFL in 2025, surrendering 251.5 passing yards per game.
  • The Colts and Moore mutually agreed to part ways in April 2026.

The players

Kenny Moore

A veteran cornerback who has made the Pro Bowl and is now available for trade from the Indianapolis Colts.

DaRon Bland

A young cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys who the team wants to move to the outside, creating a need at the slot cornerback position.

Brian Schottenheimer

The head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who said the team wants to keep Bland on the outside.

Jerry Jones

The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, who is showing a sense of urgency this offseason to improve the team's defense.

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What they’re saying

“At the end of the day, we'd love to have a guy that allows us to keep DaRon on the outside.”

— Brian Schottenheimer, Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys

“This Dallas defense ranked dead last in pass defense last year with 251.5 passing yards surrendered per game, so Moore would be a welcomed addition to a young room that's looking to get back on track.”

— Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports Writer

“It's all good. It's all love.”

— Kenny Moore

What’s next

The Cowboys will need to negotiate a trade with the Colts to acquire Kenny Moore, likely involving a Day 3 draft pick. They will also need to determine how much of Moore's $10 million contract the Colts are willing to absorb.

The takeaway

Acquiring Kenny Moore would be a low-risk, high-reward move for the Cowboys as they look to shore up their secondary and improve a defense that was among the worst in the NFL last season. Moore's veteran presence and playmaking ability could be a game-changer for Dallas.