The Philadelphia Eagles did not have an obvious need for another cornerback. Howie Roseman improved the position anyway, and likely ended the Marcus Epps experiment at safety alongside Drew Mukuba. That is what makes adding Kenny Moore II such a logical move for a championship contender.
Moore isn't a developmental prospect added strictly to fill a practice role. He is a former Pro Bowl selection and a Swiss Army knife with 132 NFL games, 21 interceptions, 68 passes defensed, and 11.5 sacks. He was also one of the league’s most productive slot defenders during his nine seasons with Indianapolis, and he'll transition to safety in Philadelphia at times. After watching Marcus Epps's Week 2 performance, Philadelphia needs to rush Moore into the lineup.
Quinyon Mitchell and Riq Woolen are established outside, while Michael Carter II has handled nickel responsibilities. Cooper DeJean’s versatility gives Vic Fangio another option in the slot, at safety or near the line of scrimmage.
The practice-squad arrangement lets Moore learn the terminology, improve his conditioning, and show what he can still provide without disrupting the current lineup. Philadelphia’s defense has opened the season without producing a takeaway, and Moore has generated 28 career takeaways through interceptions, forced fumbles, and recoveries.
The Eagles improved their depth without making an expensive commitment or surrendering draft capital.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Kenny Moore II's signing is another low-risk win for Howie Roseman
