Kenny Moore's desire to leave Indianapolis has been granted.
Following an unproductive trade request, the veteran cornerback was released by the Colts on Thursday.
A nine-year veteran with the Colts, Moore and the club agreed to seek a trade in early April, but were unable to find a suitable deal, leading to Thursday's parting of ways. The 2021 Pro Bowler's departure will save the Colts between $7 million (pre-June 1 designation) and $9.9 million (post-June 1) in salary cap space in 2026, depending on the timing.
Moore was a key part of Indianapolis' defense under former coordinator Gus Bradley, signing a three-year, $30 million contract with the Colts following a 2023 campaign that saw the veteran record 93 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defensed in 16 games. Moore followed that up with a similarly productive showing in 2024 (78 tackles, three interceptions, seven passes defensed), but Bradley was fired after the Colts' defense regressed to a 29th-place finish in 2024.
After one season under new DC Lou Anarumo, Moore decided it was time to find a new NFL home. The soon-to-be 31-year-old will have the freedom to do so after Thursday's roster move.
