The Detroit Lions have done a mostly solid job of addressing their positional needs in the offseason. Nevertheless, it looks like they still have way too much confidence in Terrion Arnold. That may come back to haunt them again in 2026.
As a former first-round pick still on a rookie deal, it makes sense that the Lions want to give Arnold as many opportunities to shake off his struggles. Nevertheless, the lack of a solid backup could doom this team's aspirations.
That's why, now that the Indianapolis Colts have released veteran CB Kenny Moore II, Lions general manager Brad Holmes has to get his agent on the phone right now. He's exactly the type of low-risk, high-reward pickup they need right now.
Lions must make a run at Kenny Moore II
The Lions signed Roger McCreary to be their new nickelback after losing Amik Robertson in free agency. They also re-signed Rock-Ya Sin and took a shot on Keith Abney II in the NFL Draft, one of the most intriguing CB prospects in this class.
However, even with a new slot corner in the mix, Moore would be a significant upgrade over McCreary. Both also have some experience playing on the boundary, so adding Moore would give them another potential option in case Arnold struggles or gets hurt again.
Even if that's not the case, Moore is a nine-year veteran, a battle-tested slot cornerback who should immediately climb to the top of the pecking order. The Lions probably wouldn't have even signed McCreary if he had been available at the start of free agency.
Despite only starting 7 of 14 games last season, Moore was still one of the few bright spots in the Indianapolis Colts' pass defense in 2025. He finished the campaign with 55 total tackles (34 solo), three tackles for loss, three QB hits, two forced fumbles, six passes defensed, one interception, and one pick-six.
Pro Football Focus gave him a 66.7 grade, which ranked 39th among 114 eligible cornerbacks. He was second in the position in sacks and forced fumbles, and opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of just 89.2 when targeting him.
The Lions' secondary has left plenty to be desired, and Moore gives this team some proven versatility to make an impact all around the backfield. Spotrac projects his market value at just $5.6 million a year, and that's a bargain for someone who might solve this team's primary concerns.
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