Eagles sign former Pro Bowl defensive back to bolster secondary

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Kenny Moore to their practice squad, adding a Pro Bowl player to a secondary that already includes Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Tariq Woolen. Moore, 31, was released by the Colts after the 2026 NFL Draft and has been a free agent throughout the summer before the Eagles secured his services on Tuesday.

Moore’s career with the Colts spanned nine seasons, during which he appeared in 132 games and started 111. His stats include 649 tackles, 39.5 for loss, 11.5 sacks, and 21 interceptions. Known for his versatility, Moore can play both slot cornerback and safety. His arrival bolsters Philadelphia’s defensive backfield at a time when they already possess a talented secondary.

Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders continue to struggle in their defensive backfield. Their recent 40-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday exposed multiple coverage issues. Dallas wide receiver CeeDee Lamb dominated the match, while quarterback Dak Prescott appeared to have no trouble moving the ball against Washington’s secondary. Tight end Jake Ferguson caught two touchdowns, illustrating the Commanders’ ongoing problems covering tight ends.

Cornerback Mike Sainristil has been a particular concern. Dan Quinn, Washington’s head coach, publicly criticized Sainristil’s focus after the loss to the Eagles last week, calling it “completely not acceptable.” That kind of public critique is unusual from Quinn, who typically shields his players. Sainristil’s struggles continued in Dallas, with Pro Football Focus grading him at just 31.2 through two weeks, a steep drop from his promising rookie season in 2024.

Washington has tried to find solutions. On Tuesday, they brought in three defensive backs for tryouts. The Commanders also signed veteran Rasul Douglas in July, who has seen significant playing time recently. Amik Robertson has been the team’s top cornerback, while second-round pick Trey Amos from 2024 remains sidelined.

The decision by the Eagles to sign Moore raises questions about Washington’s approach to strengthening their secondary. Moore fits a similar profile to Sainristil and Robertson as an undersized corner who is best in the slot. Yet, the Commanders have not added him despite their ongoing defensive issues. General manager Adam Peters will face scrutiny over the choices made in building the team’s backfield.

Washington’s next test comes this Sunday when they host the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. The Commanders enter the game 0-3 and will be without franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, with other injuries still uncertain. Their defensive backfield will again need to step up if they hope to compete.

While the Eagles have moved to deepen their secondary with a proven veteran, Washington continues to search for answers amid a challenging start to the season.

According to Yahoo Sports.