What’s one more signing for the Cincinnati Bengals?
The Bengals only have about $7.4 million in free cap space right now, but inevitable-feeling things like a Joe Burrow contract restructuring could be on the way.
And cornerback Kenny Moore is now a free agent.
The Indianapolis Colts cut Moore this week after being unable to find a trade partner. He’s a 30-year-old veteran slot cornerback who would make for an interesting addition, if not outright starter for the Bengals.
Slot cornerback happens to be the biggest remaining need for the Bengals. Dax Hill wants to stay outside on the boundary, as he should, leaving Jalen Davis almost unopposed for the starting gig. The Bengals added Ja’Sir Taylor in free agency, but history says he might not push Davis all that much.
Moore, at least, is a former Pro Bowler who has excelled in Gus Bradley-like defenses. He could easily be similar to years ago when the Bengals initially signed Mike Hilton, a guy they have repeatedly failed to replace properly since.
Given this offseason has seen the Bengals go all-in and trade for Dexter Lawrence, among other things, this is very much a never-say-never idea.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals get another free agency upgrade chance thanks to Colts’ cut