The Eagles added a familiar kind of insurance to their secondary after their Week 2 comeback win over the Tennessee Titans, and the early plan for Kenny Moore is already clear.
According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, Philadelphia intends to use the former Colts Pro Bowl defensive back in two spots. “The plan is for Kenny Moore to play safety and nickel corner for the Eagles,” Garafolo reports on the Eagles' new signing.
That flexibility is the appeal. Moore arrives to deepen a defensive backfield that drew some questions after Week 2, particularly around the safety pairing of Marcus Epps and Andrew Makuba. Philadelphia is looking for help, and Moore brings exactly the kind of versatility that can patch more than one hole.
The 31-year-old has spent most of his career at cornerback, but his skill set gives the Eagles a path to move him around. He has appeared in 132 games since the 2017 season, all with Indianapolis, and has piled up 21 interceptions, four pick-sixes and 68 passes defended.
Last season, Moore played 14 games and posted one interception, which he returned 32 yards for a touchdown, along with six passes defended, two forced fumbles, 1.5 sacks and 55 total tackles.
His coverage numbers also stand out. Over his NFL career, Moore has allowed an 89.9 passer rating when targeted, a sign of a defender who can hold up in space and make plays on the ball.
For Philadelphia, the usage plan is straightforward. Moore can line up at safety if the Eagles want to take a look at Epps or Makuba in a different role, or he can settle into the nickel corner spot and free Cooper DeJean to take some snaps at safety.
It’s a move designed to add depth, but it also gives the defense a shot at a little more playmaking. The Eagles are still looking for their first turnover of the season, and Moore’s arrival gives them another ball-hawking option to chase it.
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