Even though the Green Bay Packers signed Benjamin St-Juste in free agency, cornerback remains one of their top needs ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. This is why nobody would bat an eye if they bolster the position with the 52nd overall selection. In fact, they appear to be zeroing in on Chris Johnson. On the other hand, trading for help shouldn't be ruled out, especially when you take into account that Kenny Moore II is suddenly generating plenty of buzz.
With the draft inching closer, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the Indianapolis Colts have allowed Moore to seek a trade, noting that he's entering a contract year, and both sides believe it's time to part ways.
On paper, trading for Moore makes sense for Green Bay, as he would fill one of its big roster voids. However, there's one huge reason he would be an unnecessary luxury.
The Packers don't need Kenny Moore with Javon Bullard in the mix
Moore has been a fine player for the Colts, registering 67 passes defensed and 21 interceptions in 132 games with 111 starts since he came into the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2017. There's no doubt that he could help several teams in need of help at cornerback, but Green Bay isn't one of them.
As Andy Herman of Packer Report noted, Moore has mostly played in the slot throughout his career. And at 5-foot-9 and 190 pounds, he simply doesn't have the size to play in the perimeter. This makes him a bad fit with the Packers because they're set at nickel due to the presence of Javon Bullard.
A second-round pick in 2024, Bullard has been the primary nickel in Green Bay the past two years, playing 32 games with 18 starts. His production won't pop off the stat sheet, but he's been reliable enough to make you think that the Packers feel comfortable with him manning the slot for the foreseeable future.
Sure, Green Bay could use depth behind Bullard, but Moore has a base salary of $9.4 million, so it wouldn't make sense to pay him that kind of salary to bring him as a backup.
The Packers are better off drafting a nickel than trading for Kenny Moore
While it's been established that Moore is a luxury the Packers don't need, they could still use reinforcements in the slot. Fortunately for them, this year's class is loaded with nickel cornerbacks.
Drafting Chris Johnson would be huge, but if Green Bay wants a nickel, Brian Gutekunst could target someone like Keionte Scott or Chandler Rivers in Rounds 3 or 4. Granted, the Packers have bigger needs, but they shouldn't pass up the chance to bolster their depth behind Bullard.
The bottom line is that it would be great to see the Packers make a splash to address the defense, but if they want to add reinforcements at cornerback, Moore isn't a viable option.