The Philadelphia Eagles have added former Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II, a move that gives their secondary another experienced option as the season unfolds.
The signing, first reported by NFL insider Tyler Brooke and later detailed by fellow insider Mike Garafolo, is expected to be a one-year contract with a maximum value of $3 million.
Moore may begin the arrangement on the practice squad before working his way onto the active roster, where he is projected to contribute at both nickel and safety.
Moore had drawn attention from several clubs after becoming available, including the Detroit Lions, but Philadelphia ultimately secured his commitment.
The 31-year-old arrives after the Indianapolis Colts released him this offseason in a salary-saving decision when no trade partner materialized. That transaction ended a lengthy stay in Indianapolis that began almost immediately after he entered the league.
An undrafted free agent out of Valdosta State in 2017, Moore originally signed with the New England Patriots on a three-year, $1.66 million deal. New England waived him, and the Colts claimed him off waivers.
He quickly established himself as a reliable piece of their defense. In 2019, Indianapolis rewarded him with a four-year, $33 million extension. Moore made the Pro Bowl in 2021. He earned a base salary of $6.795 million in the final year of that contract in 2023.
The following year the Colts brought him back on a three-year, $30 million agreement. He was cut before the last season of that deal.
Last season Moore appeared in 14 games and started seven for Indianapolis. He finished with 55 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, six pass breakups, and an interception he returned for a touchdown.
Those numbers reflect the kind of versatile, physical presence the Eagles hope he can provide in a supporting role.
Philadelphia’s secondary has been a point of emphasis as the team navigates injuries and depth questions. Moore’s ability to slide between nickel and safety gives defensive coordinator Vic Fangio additional flexibility without requiring a large financial commitment.
At this stage of his career the deal represents a low-risk opportunity for both sides: the Eagles gain a proven veteran who knows how to prepare and compete, while Moore gets another chance to contribute in a competitive environment.
Whether he stays on the practice squad initially or earns immediate snaps, Moore’s arrival underscores how quickly veteran free agents can find new homes once they hit the market.
For a player who has already carved out a solid NFL career after going undrafted, this latest chapter offers another opportunity to prove he still belongs.
