The Indianapolis Colts entered free agency with plenty of money to spend and they're spending it wisely so far. The latest signing for the Colts was to bring back Kenny Moore on a three-year deal worth $30 million. According to Adam Schefter, this contract makes Moore "the highest-paid nickel back in NFL history."
Colts are re-signing CB Kenny Moore to a 3-year, $30 million deal that makes him the highest-paid nickel back in NFL history. The deal was negotiated and confirmed by David Mulugheta and Trevon Smith of Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/xRQcUCxS7s
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
Moore has had an impressive career, especially when you consider that he played college ball at Valdosta State and went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft. He originally signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent but didn't make their roster that season and landed in Indy instead. That's where Moore has remained ever since, appearing in 103 games since joining the Colts in 2017.
Kenny Moore remains with Indianapolis Colts
Moore has been a solid member of the Colts' secondary and put together a nice year in 2023. PFF gave him an overall grade of 77.4 and an impressive 79.3 coverage grade.
The Colts entered free agency with several free agents they were hoping to keep in Indianapolis and they've managed to do so for the most part with Moore becoming the fifth Colts free agent to come back. Michael Pittman was the biggest name to re-sign but this shows that the Colts are dedicated to keeping talent in town.
The Colts now have re-signed five of their own players:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
🏈Michael Pittman: 3 years, $70M
🏈Kenny Moore: 3 years, $30M
🏈Grover Stewart: 3 years, $39M
🏈Rigoberto Sanchez: 3 years, $7.5M
🏈Tyquan Lewis: 2 years, $12M https://t.co/etlJ9gdAVA
This was a smart move by the Colts and while it'd cost a pretty penny, maybe the team could make a bold move now and try to acquire L'Jarius Sneed from the Chiefs. That'd give the Colts one of the best cornerback groups in the N