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The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing Kenny Moore to a three-year, $30 million contract that makes him the highest-paid nickelback in NFL history, Athletes First agents David Mulugheta and Trevon Smith told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. .
Moore saw significant improvement in 2023, fitting into the Colts’ defensive scheme much better, while his coaches also found ways to use him more efficiently.
prayers. powerful. pic.twitter.com/02gCT74FJd
—Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) March 12, 2024
He had the biggest game of his career in a November victory over the Carolina Panthers, collecting two interceptions and returning both for touchdowns in the 27-13 victory. Moore also recorded six passes defensed and 93 tackles last season, and a career-high eight tackles for loss.
Moore becomes the fifth player to re-sign with the Colts since Monday, joining receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (three years, $70 million), linebacker Zaire Franklin (three years, $31.26 million) , defensive tackle Grover Stewart (three years, $39 million). ) and defensive end Tyquan Lewis (two years).
Moore, a seven-year veteran and 2021 Pro Bowl selection, has gone from an undrafted free agent in 2017 to one of the NFL’s top defenders and is signing his third contract. He made a mild protest during the 2022 offseason when he was seeking a new deal, but the Colts did not offer him one because he had two seasons left on his contract.
ESPN’s Stephen Holder contributed to this report.