The Indianapolis Colts have released cornerback Kenny Moore, making him a free agent. This decision was influenced by the team's shift in defensive strategy and salary cap considerations.
The Indianapolis Colts announced that they released cornerback Kenny Moore on Thursday. After sharing our initial analysis of the move and highlighting the salary cap ramifications of Moore's release, let's check in on what the rest of the NFL world has to say.
thank you for everything ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/JNGmc20cjr
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 7, 2026 Ummmmm yes. But would love to see him in a Spagz defense!! I believe he can transition to safety and with his ability to tackle, hunt ball & his football IQ he can play another 5 years at a high level w/o having to chase slot receivers every down.
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu\_Era) May 7, 2026 Kenny Moore II is now a free agent. Trade market never developed for Moore, and Chris Ballard alluded this was an option out of respect for what he has done for the team and the community.
An incredible Colt. 🤟🏼
— Andrew Moore (@AndrewMooreNFL) May 7, 2026 It was only a matter of time. Each side decided to move on.
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) May 7, 2026 A player the #Saints should absolutely check in on.
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) May 7, 2026 This is an exceptional players. Should be significant interest.
The Colts released Kenny Moore primarily to save salary cap space and due to a shift in their defensive strategy.
Releasing Kenny Moore opens up $7 million in salary cap savings for the Colts.
Teams like the New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals have shown interest in signing Kenny Moore after his release.
Kenny Moore was due $10 million in 2026, but the Colts opted to release him instead of pursuing a trade.
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— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) May 7, 2026 May not be super necessary post-draft, but could still be good for depth for the right price 👀
— SleeperPanthers (@SleeperCarolina) May 7, 2026 Wow. Saints need to get on this
— Brenden Ertle (@BrendenErtle) May 7, 2026 Bengals should be allllll over this
— Korey 🐅 (@BengalsKorey) May 7, 2026 Moore was due $10M in 2026, but this move wasn't really about that -- more so getting into the right fit and scheme for the player.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 7, 2026 Giants should be all over this
Outside of Dru Phillips they are very thin at slot corner
— Marshall Green (@MarshallGreen\_) May 7, 2026 Wow! Colts couldn’t find a trade partner for Kenny Moore.
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) May 7, 2026 Kenny Moore was originally a Patriots undrafted free agent in 2017.
Spent the '17 offseason with Bill Belichick and Pats. They cut him at the end of preseason. Colts claimed him.
In 2018, the Colts faced the Pats, I asked Belichick his memories of Moore: pic.twitter.com/VjD1KBTxvp
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) May 7, 2026 With no trade coming to fruition, Kenny Moore II has now reportedly been released. Expect to see second-year DB Justin Walley get the first crack at replacing him in the slot.
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) May 7, 2026 On Kenny Moore II, a couple points:
\*This opens up $7M in salary-cap savings.
\*Moore likely would've been on this roster if he wanted, BUT there is clearly a shift coming to more man-to-man approach as there should be w Sauce and Ward on the field. Not an ideal fit for Moore.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) May 7, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Social media reacts to Colts releasing Kenny Moore*