The Cleveland Browns have solved many of the holes on their roster via NFL free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. However, there are still a few remaining, and a former Pro Bowler was recently released who could fill a massive void in their starting lineup.
After nine seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, Pro Bowl nickel cornerback Kenny Moore II has hit the open market. The two sides had been trying to find a trade partner after the player asked for a contract extension. Apparently, that partner was nowhere to be found. Now, Moore is free to sign with whoever he wants.
Could the Browns be that landing spot?
Why Kenny Moore II makes sense for the Browns
While Moore will be 31 years old by the start of the season, there have not been three better nickel cornerbacks than him over the last five seasons. With 21 career interceptions to his name, Moore just knows how to take the football away from opposing defenses, and he is a solid contributor fitting the run when asked to step down as well.
While the Browns have a talented secondary, adding safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren to the mix, they lack a quality, starting-caliber nickel cornerback. Right now, they have 2024 seventh rounder Myles Harden penciled into that slot. This is one of the only remaining holes, if not the only remaining hole, for the Browns on the defensive side of the football.
Mike Rutenberg has garnered a ton of respect from former players, and one in Quincy Williams even followed him to Cleveland. While Moore is not one of them, perhaps the coach can get Williams and company to try and recruit him to Cleveland.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns can find missing defensive piece by calling released Pro Bowler
Reporting by Cory Kinnan, Browns Wire / Browns Wire
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