Colts release CB Kenny Moore II, S Nasir Adderley; waived LB John Bullock

The Colts on Thursday launched cornerback Kenny Moore II.

Moore joined the Colts as a waiver declare from the New England Patriots on roster cut-down day in 2017 and compiled a exceptional nine-year profession in Indianapolis. An undrafted free agent from Valdosta State, the 30-year-old Moore appeared in 132 video games (111 begins) and totaled 21 interceptions, 4 pick-sixes (together with a Colts file two in a single recreation in opposition to the Carolina Panthers in 2023), 649 tackles, 39 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks, 20 quarterback hits and 6 compelled fumbles.

In 2021, Moore was named to the Pro Bowl; he was voted a four-time staff captain and named the Colts’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in 2021, 2024 and 2025.

Moore requested a commerce in April.

“(I) think very highly of Kenny, not only me personally, but organizationally, and I know the city feels the same way,” common supervisor Chris Ballard stated final month. “At the end of the day, talking to him, he just felt like it was time for a change. Nothing much more than that. And because of our respect level for Kenny we said, ‘Okay.’ Not always easy, especially when you get a catch that’s been a catch, not only on our team, but in the community. I think most of you know my relationship with him, it’s close. And so those are not always easy conversations, but they were respectful and good.”

With Moore in search of a brand new alternative elsewhere, the Colts will seemingly flip to 2025 third-round decide Justin Walley to step up at slot cornerback. Walley put collectively a standout coaching camp final summer time however sustained a torn ACL throughout a joint follow with the Baltimore Ravens, ending his rookie yr earlier than it might start.

The Colts on Thursday moreover launched security Nasir Adderley and waived linebacker John Bullock.