The Tennessee Titans have a lot of work to do to get back to contention in the AFC South. Hiring head coach Robert Saleh and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to oversee that side of the ball is a good start. Bradley has plenty of familiarity with the division after previous stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts.
One player with a connection to Bradley just became available. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Moore asked for and was granted his release by the Colts on Thursday. The two sides had attempted to find a trade partner before last month’s draft but nobody bit and now Moore is free to sign with the team of his choosing.
While Tennessee may qualify as an unlikely destination, they have a chance thanks to Bradley’s connection and could make Moore the newest piece of a defensive overhaul ahead of next season.
Titans may have surprise role waiting for Kenny Moore
Moore spent nine seasons in Indianapolis after arriving as an undrafted free agent out of Valdosta State. But his best years came when Bradley was the Colts’ defensive coordinator with six interceptions and three defensive touchdowns while Bradley was in charge from 2022 to 2024.
While Moore also made a Pro Bowl appearance prior to Bradley’s arrival in 2021, he always found a way to stick it to the Titans no matter who was running the defense. Out of his 21 career interceptions, six of them have come against Tennessee and being on the other end of that ball-hawking ability might be appealing to Bradley in his new role.
That’s where things get messy. Moore’s primary role was in the slot last season and the Titans may already have an answer there in 2025 fifth-round pick Marcus Harris. Tennessee also added Alonte Taylor, Cor’Dale Flott and Joshua Williams in free agency, which may lead Moore to seek a less crowded depth chart.
But the interesting note is that Schefter listed Moore as a safety instead of a cornerback. Last year’s third-round pick Kevin Winston Jr. was inconsistent due to injury and Amani Hooker wasn’t much better, allowing 28 catches for 413 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 43 targets, according to Pro Football Focus.
If Moore is interested in a position change, there’s a way that Bradley could work him into his plans. But if he wants to remain a corner, the Titans may not have a spot for him.Â
Either way, a defense that allowed the third-highest net yards per passing attempt (7.0) last season could use all the help it can get. If Bradley’s connections to the Colts could help bring Moore to Tennessee, it would be wise to bring him in and figure out what to do with him later.
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