Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 NFL Draft, it might be easier to find a trade partner for CB Kenny Moore II. However, the Indianapolis Colts should also consider whether that's in their best interests now.
They didn't find a natural replacement in the draft, and while Moore clearly wants to get paid, and as much as general manager Chris Ballard seemed against that idea, Moore's latest gesture of good faith might be enough to smooth things out.
As reported by The Athletic's (subscription required) James Boyd, Moore still honored an overseas commitment to host a kids camp in Germany. Not most want-away players do so, and perhaps it's not too late to make amends:
"Colts CB Kenny Moore II, who recently requested a trade, still hosted a kids camp in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday. This was planned long before Moore asked out, but he honored his overseas commitment," Boyd shared on X. "Moore will host another kids camp in Frankfurt, Germany, on Friday."
The Indianapolis Colts should try to keep Kenny Moore II
Technically, Moore could've refused to continue representing the organization. We've seen how ugly things tend to get whenever a player wants to leave a franchise, so perhaps there's still some goodwill and love there.
According to Spotrac, the Colts owe him $10 million for next season, and they would save $7 million in the salary cap space by trading or cutting him before June 1. That said, they don't have any true slot cornerbacks who could take his place.
LSU rookie A.J. Haulcy can play some nickel, but he's better suited to play safety. Moore is a former Pro Bowler, and given this team's Super Bowl aspirations, they might not be able to afford parting ways with the few good and proven veterans they have under Lou Anarumo's tutelage.
With not many valuable options in free agency, the Colts will have a tough time finding him a replacement. Adding those seven million to their cap space might not do them any favors unless they can sort something out and trade for a proven slot corner.
According to Over The Cap, the Colts already have $26 million in available cap space, and they would add $6.5 more by giving Moore an extension. He may have overplayed his hand, and after learning that there wasn't much of a market for his services, perhaps he'll also come to terms with the fact that he may need the Colts as much as they clearly need him right now.