Even after taking cornerback Brandon Cisse in Round 2 and Domani Jackson in Round 6 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers could use depth in the boundaries.
Sure, they also signed Benjamin St-Juste in free agency, and Carrington Valentine is still around — although maybe not as a starter for much longer. However, the Packers may want to have better options at the position if the injury bug strikes.
This is why, on paper, going after recently released cornerback Kenny Moore would make sense, but a closer look shows that he may not be of much use for Green Bay.
The Colts released Kenny Moore, but he's not a fit with the Packers
The Indianapolis Colts granted Kenny Moore his release after failing to find a trade partner. They originally agreed to seek a trade back in April, but nothing came to fruition over the past month, so it looks like they decided that parting ways was the best for both parties.
A nine-year veteran, Moore signed with the Colts after going undrafted in 2017 and went on to appear in 132 games with 111 starts, registering 21 interceptions and 66 passes defensed. All things considered, those are solid numbers, which begs the question, why aren't teams rushing to lock him up?
The answer is simple: Moore lacks position flexibility, as he's mainly lined up in the slot throughout his NFL career. Now, clubs are always looking for help at nickel, so the 2021 Pro Bowl nod may land on his feet at some point in the offseason. On the other hand, he doesn't fare well in perimeter, which could hurt his chances of finding work before the regular season unless a team suffers injuries at the position.
By now, you may be wondering why the Packers should pass on him. After all, teams can never have too many good players. About that...
Dating back to the end of the 2025 season, you probably haven't seen nickel being listed as a need for the Packers, and that's because they have the ascending Javon Bullard. A second-round pick in 2024, Bullard was thrust into action in the slot as a rookie and showed enough promise that he kept the job last year.
Like most young players, the former Georgia Bulldog has dealt with a learning curve, but he was on the verge of breaking out last year. Nothing is stopping him from being even better in 2026. But bringing in a veteran like Moore, the Packers could stunt Bullard's growth.
Another thing to keep in mind is that it's hard to tell whether Moore would be fine taking a backup role. He wanted to play for a contender, but the truth is that most playoff-ready teams don't have a need at nickel, so he'll either have to wait or temper his expectations. Either way, the Packers aren't currently in need of his services.
This doesn't mean Green Bay doesn't need help at corner or that Moore isn't a good player. Simply, it wouldn't be a good fit.
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