Why Colts parted ways with Kenny Moore, and what it means for Cowboys

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Why Colts parted ways with Kenny Moore, and what it means for Cowboys

Why Colts parted ways with Kenny Moore, and what it means for Cowboys

Indy is letting its veteran safety go.

Why Colts parted ways with Kenny Moore, and what it means for Cowboys

Indy is letting its veteran safety go.

The Indianapolis Colts have made a surprising move, parting ways with veteran safety Kenny Moore—and the ripple effects could be felt all the way in Dallas.

On Thursday afternoon, news broke that Moore had requested and been granted his release from the Colts, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The veteran defensive back was reportedly unhappy with ongoing trade talks involving him, and rather than wait for a deal to materialize, he chose to test the open market.

Moore, who turns 31 in August, was set to carry a $13.1 million cap hit for the 2026 season—a figure the Colts were eager to offload. Coming off a season where he recorded 55 tackles and one interception in 14 games, the numbers just didn't add up for Indianapolis anymore.

Now a free agent, Moore can sign with any team interested in adding a seasoned playmaker to their secondary. And that's where the Dallas Cowboys enter the picture.

Dallas has spent the entire offseason retooling its defense, and Moore would be a natural upgrade for a secondary that still has question marks. While a trade with Indy might have been complicated, the free-agent path is wide open. For a team looking to shore up its back end, Moore could be exactly what Jerry Jones needs to round out the roster.

Keep an eye on this one—Moore's next stop could make a big impact in the NFC.

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