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Colts cut star corner Kenny Moore after trade request

Nypost · · 364 words · By Bridget Reilly
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“The Colts and Kenny Moore II have officially severed ties.”
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Multiple independent sources (theScore, ESPN via Adam Schefter, and other web reports) confirm that the Indianapolis Colts released Kenny Moore II on Thursday, May 7, at his request.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kenny Moore II's next landing spot will come via the open market rather than a trade. The Indianapolis Colts released the former Pro Bowl cornerback on Thursday, May 7, at his request, according to mu…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2026/05/07/k…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Indianapolis Colts cut defensive back Kenny Moore, the team announced Thursday. Moore requested his release from the team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter . The two sides reportedly mutually ag…
https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/3537069/colts-release-kenn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Defensive back Kenny Moore II originally signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2017 out of Valdosta State before he was quickly claimed by the Indianapolis Colts after his…
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/indianapolis-colts/release-defe…
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“Indianapolis cut the former Pro Bowl cornerback after two sides agreed to split and seek a trade in early April.”
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The source from theScore explicitly states that the two sides 'reportedly mutually agreed to seek a trade in mid-April' before he was eventually cut.
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“Moore has been with the Colts for nine years”
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Multiple sources (theScore, and other web reports) confirm Moore spent nine seasons with the Colts after joining in 2017.
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web search NEUTRAL — Defensive back Kenny Moore II originally signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2017 out of Valdosta State before he was quickly claimed by the Indianapolis Colts after his…
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/indianapolis-colts/release-defe…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Indianapolis Colts cut defensive back Kenny Moore, the team announced Thursday.Moore, who joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2017, has spent his entire nine-year career with the team.
https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/3537069/colts-release-kenn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kenny Moore II is parting ways with the Colts after asking for his release from the team with which he spent the first nine years of his NFL career.An undrafted free agent out of Valdosta State in 201…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2026/05/07/k…
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“He missed three games with an Achilles issue and logged just seven starts”
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Two separate web search results confirm that Moore missed three games due to an Achilles injury and started only seven games last season.
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web search NEUTRAL — Last season, Moore missed three games due to an Achilles injury, and he also started only seven of the 14 games he appeared in. While Moore played 75.5 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps, his usage…
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25416446-kenny-moore-ii-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kenny Moore II's next landing spot will come via the open market rather than a trade. The Indianapolis Colts released the former Pro Bowl cornerback on Thursday, May 7, at his request, according to mu…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2026/05/07/k…
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“he joined as an undrafted free agent rookie from Valdosta State”
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Multiple sources confirm Moore joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Valdosta State in 2017.
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“The Colts added more firepower in November last year, trading for former Jet Sauce Gardner in exchange for two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about the city of Indianapolis and does not mention a trade for Sauce Gardner or AD Mitchell.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the 2020 census, the Indianapolis proper had a population of 887,642. [14] Indianapolis is the 16th-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous state capital. In …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to your guide for unique things to do in Indianapolis, IN! Browse the best Indy events, attractions, restaurants, shopping and hotels.
https://www.visitindy.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 30, 2025 · Discover the best things to do in Indianapolis, from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis (the world's largest of its kind) to the Central Canal Towpath.
https://travel.usnews.com/Indianapolis_IN/Things_To_Do/
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“Across his career, the 30-year-old totaled 21 interceptions, four pick-sixes, 39 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, 20 quarterback hits and six forced fumbles across 132 games and 111 starts.”
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ESPN and other reports confirm the specific stats: 132 games, 111 starts, 21 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles.
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“In 2021, he earned his first and only Pro Bowl nod after logging four interceptions and a forced fumble.”
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Multiple sources (ESPN, Yardbarker, and others) confirm Moore was a Pro Bowl selection in 2021 and had four interceptions that year.
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web search NEUTRAL — In nine seasons with the Colts, Moore has 21 interceptions, with four returned for TDs in 121 games (106 starts). He also has 604 tackles, 11 sacks and 64 passes defensed. Moore was named to the Pro B…
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/report_colts_cb_kenn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kenny Moore II celebrates after an interception during a game against the Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium.The defender has suited up for the Colts 132 times and has logged 111 starts. Moore was selected to …
https://vikingsterritory.com/2026/news/top_news/former-pro-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Moore, who was a Pro Bowl selection in 2021, joined the Colts as a waiver claim in 2017 and flourished a year later as one of the top nickel cornerbacks in the NFL. He started 111 games for Indianapol…
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48704402/colts-release-c…
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“Justin Walley... suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Ravens, which ended his rookie year prematurely.”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Justin Walley or a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Ravens.
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“Indianapolis, which re-signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding the Indianapolis Colts signing Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million contract.
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“After Jones went down with an Achilles injury, the Colts lost their last seven games and missed the playoffs despite an 8-2 season start.”
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