As free agency and the NFL draft have brought about a whirlwind of roster changes, the safety room is still open for renovation in Philadelphia. With the recent news that a veteran Colt has been cut loose, the fit could be a tough one with the Eagles. But stranger things have certainly happened, and there is a close connection at play with head coach Nick Sirianni.
Veteran Kenny Moore has been released, and per Anthony DiBona, he could potentially be in the cards for General Manager Howie Roseman.
"Former Colts CB Kenny Moore II has played 58 snaps at free safety in his NFL career, per PFF. Yet Adam Schefter labeled Moore as a safety when he reported his release. If Moore is changing positions, I could certainly see the Eagles being interested. Philadelphia traded for Michael Carter II last season, who was a slot CB for most of his NFL career, and is reportedly moving to safety. Moore and Nick Sirianni were together in Indianapolis and have been very complementary of each other in the past."
Holding several wild cards, Eagles' safety room is still subject to change
The ten-year vet has previously thrived at the corner, with, as DiBona noted, limited prior exposure to life in the league as a safety. His brief back-end experience, coupled with his ties to Sirianni from his time coaching in Indy, adds to the intrigue, for sure.
As currently constructed, the safety unit comprises second-year man Andrew Mukuba and vet Marcus Epps, who are projected to be the starting duo. After the more established pair, there lies an assortment of newcomers and those undergoing positional change.
Michael Carter II (converting from CB), rookie Cole Wisniewski, vet free agency addition J.T. Gray, and darkhorse undrafted free agent Isiah King out of Idaho could also be in the mix by the time training camp hits, if he does, in fact, move to safety. So much could happen between now and Week 1, but the calls for a bit more established help there have overshadowed the elite cornerback talent on tap.
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Moore might be a move worth making for Roseman, but he would have to arrive with an affordable price tag. And above all, with such limited experience at the position, it might not be an ideal time for Moore and Siriani to enjoy a reunion. Still, though, it's a situation to monitor, as the safety situation in Philadelphia remains an area of much debate
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