The Minnesota Vikings are linked to veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II, who recently requested a trade. NFL insider Albert Breer suggests that Moore II could be a good fit for the Vikings as they address their cornerback needs.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers recruited Kenny Moore II on Instagram over the weekend, and it just so happens that a credible NFL insider believes Moore II could, indeed, land with the Vikings via trade.
Minnesota has CB questions, and Moore fits the veteran-insurance lane.
Albert Breer opined on Moore IIās future Monday after he requested a trade late last week, and Minnesota might be his next destination.
Folks are still waiting for the Vikingsā first trade of 2026.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) celebrates after securing an interception, delivering a key defensive play during a tightly contested matchup. Oct 1, 2023 captured the moment at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where Moore helped swing momentum despite the Colts falling 29-23 in overtime to the Rams. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-Imagn Images.
Breer: Watch for Moore II to Vikings
Rodgers might get his wish. Breer wrote, āAs for potential landing spots, I think Dallas would be one, with the nickel being an important piece in new coordinator Christian Parkerās defense and the Cowboys having a hole after Jourdan Lewisās departure to the Jaguars last year. The Vikings are another potential fit, with Mooreās versatility meshing, at least on paper, with how DC Brian Flores builds his defense.ā
āThose teams being in the NFC should also make them likely suitors, assuming Indy would rather not help out a conference rival. Moore, who will turn 31 in August, is in a contract year, so thatāll drive down his value some. But if the price was a Day 3 pick on the higher end, and I had a need like Dallas and Minnesota, Iād probably do it.ā
When Rodgers, a teammate of Moore II for three seasons from 2020 to 2022, pounded the table for him on Instagram, many assumed it wouldnāt amount to much. Breerās specific mention of the Vikings adds legitimacy.
MINās Current CBs
Do the Vikings need Moore II? Not necessarily ā unless they choose to embrace much more depth than last year, which was considered skimpy by every Vikings fanās standards.
As it stands, these are the Vikingsā corners before the draft
The group could obviously use a reputable CB4, but Moore II, quite frankly, is too good for that task.
Moore IIās Stats
While Moore II, who turns 31 in August, wouldnāt be a long-term investment for the Vikings, he would offer reliability. Heād be a solid, experienced cornerback to have in reserve, providing insurance in case Murphy Jr., Rodgers, or Pierre were to suffer injuries.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) exchanges words with Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) following a divisional game, reflecting the intensity of a hard-fought contest. Oct 23, 2022 showed the scene at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, where the Titans secured a win over the Colts in a physical matchup. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports.
His performance in 2023 and 2024 supports this assessment, with a slight downturn in 2025. Moore remains a dependable veteran with a history as a longtime starter, even earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2021. His Pro Football Focus grades over the years:
2025: 66.7
2024: 70.1
2023: 76.8
2022: 55.7
2021: 66.6
2020: 73.8
2019: 75.5
2018: 68.7
2017: 65.9
His passer-rating-allowed marks also reflect his consistency:
2025: 87.8
2024: 83.6
2023: 96.6
2022: 117.7
2021: 86.9
2020: 97.2
2019: 76.8
2018: 80.0
Although Moore isnāt a high-value trade target, and teams are rarely eager to acquire 31-year-old corners, pursuing him would have been a logical move for Minnesota had they not signed Pierre in March. As it stands, he remains a viable insurance option with a reasonably high floor.
ESPNās Stephen Holder on Moore IIās trade outlook: āA pre-June 1 trade would save the Colts more than $7 million in salary cap space. With fellow cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward already on huge contracts, the Colts lead the NFL in salary cap spending at the position in 2026.ā
āWard said in January that he was contemplating retirement after suffering three concussions last season but told Holder in February that he was reconsidering that position. If Moore is traded, second-year cornerback Justin Walley would likely be asked to step up in the slot.ā
The Free Agency and Draft Options
What if the Vikings want an extra cornerback, but itās not Moore via trade? There are options. These are the free-agent routes:
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) celebrates alongside teammates after a takeaway, highlighting the defenseās energy following a key interception. Oct 22, 2023 featured the moment at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where Moore and JuJu Brents reacted with Julian Blackmon during a game against the Cleveland Browns. Mandatory Credit: Bob Scheer-USA TODAY Sports.
And these cornerbacks could end up with the Vikings, if one assumes that Minnesota drafts one before the end of Round 4, which would signal contributions more likely than not:
The draftās top corner, Mansoor Delane of LSU, is expected to leave the draftboard in the Top 12 picks.
Moore II should be gettable for a 6th-Round pick or so.
Kenny Moore II requested a trade to seek a better opportunity, as indicated by his recent actions and comments.
The Vikings have uncertainties in their cornerback position, prompting them to consider acquiring veteran players like Kenny Moore II.
Albert Breer is a credible NFL insider who suggested that Kenny Moore II could be traded to the Vikings as they look for veteran cornerback support.
Kenny Moore II could provide experienced depth and stability to the Vikings' defense, addressing their current cornerback concerns.
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