Overview
- NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported Sunday that the Detroit Lions are among several teams that have "checked in" on free agent Kenny Moore II and that he expects Moore to sign with a team soon.
- Moore remains unsigned after the Indianapolis Colts released him in May to clear roughly $7 million in cap space following a failed trade effort.
- Moore spent nine seasons in Indianapolis, appearing in 132 games with 111 starts and earning a 2021 Pro Bowl nod, and his career totals include 21 interceptions and 68 passes defended.
- Detroit’s interest follows a rough defensive start that has included big passing performances and absences for safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph plus an Avonte Maddox injury, leaving the Lions short on experienced secondary depth.
- Moore is valued as a versatile nickel corner who defends the run, blitzes and helps with communication, so a signing would likely be a near-term depth move to stabilize the slot while the Lions evaluate longer-term options and potential returns from injured players.