The Kansas City Chiefs face significant needs in the secondary with a big season on the horizon.
Two NFL analysts suggest that the Chiefs fill that need amid the recent news of the Indianapolis Colts‘ plans to trade cornerback Kenny Moore II. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news on Friday, and ESPN’s Stephen Holder shared that Moore texted him that “it’s all good” and “it’s all love” between the two parties regarding a trade.
Moore, 30, is a 2021 Pro Bowler with a three-year, $30 million contract, who has 649 tackles, 21 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, 68 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and five touchdowns in his career. Both USA Today’s Nick Brinkerhoff and CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani floated the Chiefs as a solid landing spot for Moore.
Brinkerhoff and Dajani highlighted the Chiefs’ transitions in the secondary this offseason and the impetus to win now as the biggest reasons for the trade. Here’s a look at the analyst’s breakdowns regarding Moore as a trade fit for the Chiefs.
Why a Chiefs Trade Makes Sense
Kansas City gave up 21.3 points per game in 2025, and the pass defense ranked 12th for passing yards allowed and fourth for touchdowns allowed, but the changes this offseason might be more concerning than anything else.
“They traded Trent McDuffie and lost Jaylen Watson in free agency. Kansas City can still find a new corner in the draft with one of its two first-round picks or it can choose to invest in other areas of need,” Brinkerhoff wrote.
Kansas City lost Bryan Cook and Joshua Williams in free agency, as Dajani highlighted. Both affect depth for the Chiefs in the secondary. Cook had 85 tackles and six pass deflections, and Williams has been with the team since 2022, amid 97 tackles and 18 pass deflections in his career.
“[Defensive coordinator] Steve Spagnuolo would value a leader like Kenny Moore, who brings experience and versatility to the slot,” Dajani wrote.
Kansas City has to contend with strong quarterback play in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers. The Las Vegas Raiders could be improved, and the AFC overall has a slew of strong passers.
“The Chiefs still believe they can contend for a Super Bowl this season, which could be Travis Kelce’s last,” Brinkerhoff wrote. “While a youth movement figures to be a priority, the only real priority is winning – and winning now.”
Kansas City has $7.68 million in salary cap space to take into consideration with a trade. If the Chiefs involve draft capital in the deal, the team owns two first-round picks at No. 9 and No. 29, followed by picks in the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds for this year’s draft.
Kenny Moore II Background
A Georgia native, Moore played at Division II Valdosta State from 2013 to 2016 before he became an undrafted free agent in 2017.
His first shot came with the New England Patriots, but the team cut him after the preseason. Moore impressed enough for the Colts to claim him, and he started five of the 16 games he played that year.
In 2021, Moore had a career year of 102 tackles, four interceptions, 13 pass deflections, and a forced fumble amid Pro Bowl honors. Moore has remained productive since that time, but he missed three games last season because of an Achilles injury.
Matthew Davis covers the NFL, WNBA and college sports for Heavy.com. As a contributing writer to the StarTribune, he has also covered Minnesota pre
