Best available cornerbacks for the Packers in 2024 free agency
By Ryan Heckman
One of the top positions of need for the Green Bay Packers, this offseason, is at cornerback. Other than Jaire Alexander, Green Bay has a lot of question marks.
The guy supposed to be starting next to Alexander, Eric Stokes, has seen his career derailed by injury. It seems the Packers can no longer count on the former first-round pick, and need to look for a more stable option.
Even behind Stokes, the depth is questionable. That's why free agency will be key for the Packers in adding talent at the position.
With free agency kicking off next Wednesday and the legal tampering period beginning Monday, what are some of the top players available at the cornerback position? Let's dive into a few.
Kenny Moore
Age: 28
2023 highlights
Passer rating allowed: 98.3
Pass breakups: 6
Interceptions: 3
Tackles for loss: 8
Packer fans may not be as familiar with Kenny Moore, but if you ask a Colts fan, they'll tell you they sure hope he is back in Indianapolis next year. He's called Indy his home for seven years now, and is the constant presence in an otherwise-young secondary. Indianapolis will probably fight to bring him back, but the Packers should certainly show interest.
Moore is one of those guys who is as active as any corner in the league. He's pretty capable in all areas, and is definitely not afraid to help out against the run. One of the things I like about his game is a willingness to get physical and do the dirty work, as evidenced by his eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage last year. As a cornerback, that's an impressive number.
One thing Green Bay might like about Moore, too, is the fact that he seems to be projected for a fairly-affordable contract. Some outlets have him going for as low as $6.75 million annually, while others think he could reach $10 million per year. Either way, the Packers should pay up. In an offseason where guys like Jaylon Johnson and L'Jarius Sneed have been given the franchise tag and top-end talent has evaporated at the position, Moore is a tremendous value.