Veterans and rookies for the Indianapolis Colts will report for training camp on July 24th, with the first practice taking place on July 25th.
Between now and then I will be previewing the Colts’ 91-man roster with a look back at each player’s 2023 season, along with what’s ahead for 2024.
I’ll be going through the Colts’ roster alphabetically, so up next is cornerback Kenny Moore. To stay up to date with our other previews, be sure to head over to Colts Wire.
2023 Season Review
The 2023 season was Moore’s seventh with the Colts and throughout that entire time, he has continually proven to be both reliable and durable. In three of the last four seasons, Moore has played at least 1,000 snaps.
Last year specifically, Moore was again a sound tackler and one of PFF’s higher graded cornerbacks when it came to run defense, ranking 19th out of 72 eligible cornerbacks in that category.
In coverage, Moore allowed 64 completions on 81 targets and held pass-catchers to just over 9.0 yards per reception. He would also come away with three interceptions, two pass breakups, and ranked ninth among all slot corners in yards per snap allowed and 11th in snaps per target.
“The best players in the league have great instincts,’’ Shane Steichen said last season following Moore’s two-interception performance against Carolina. “You coach ‘em as hard as you want, but the guys who are really good with ball skills and good instincts, sometimes that takes over.
“He’s got a great feel for that position inside there at the nickel position and he just continues to show up and make plays.’’
Earlier this offseason, PFF would select Moore as the Colts’ “most under appreciated player” on the team.
2024 Season Preview
The Colts quickly re-signed Moore earlier this offseason to a three-year deal worth $30 million, which at the time made him the highest-paid slot cornerback in the game.
The only known at the cornerback position right now for the Colts is Moore, who will again be tasked with providing some needed stability at the position. In fact, you could say more is one of the most important players on this Colts team, given the uncertainty at the cornerback position.
In addition to what Moore provides the defense on the field with his level of play, he is one of the established leaders off of it, and has played a role in the offseason success that JuJu Brents has had, with Brents leaning on Moore as he enters his second NFL season.
“You just piggyback and learn from all the vets, for real,” said Brents. “The one guy I did just follow behind was K-Mo. Just trying to figure out his daily routines, even like off the field. How he goes about his daily stuff, taking care of his body. That’s big for me. Just continuing to learn how to be a pro in that aspect.”
The 2023 season was the second year for the Colts’ defenders in Gus Bradley’s system, and Moore was able to take a big step forward after experiencing some ups and downs in Year 1.
Now entering his third year in the system, Moore’s continued ascension in this scheme, with the added continuity of being in it for another year, will be an important element for a secondary unit that as a whole has to improve in 2024.
“He’s an electric player,” said Shane Steichen last summer. “Shoot, going against him on the opposing sideline and now to be on the same team with him. He’s a dynamic player, he’s a great cover guy, he makes plays and it’s hard to throw against him.”