The Indianapolis Colts came out of nowhere during the second half of last season to establish themselves as one of the most promising teams in the NFL going forward. Indianapolis took a major step toward cementing that status this week, signing star cornerback Kenny Moore to a four-year, $36 million extension.

Coach Frank Reich is no doubt thrilled at the prospect locking up a player of Moore's caliber long-term. As Indianapolis' second-year coach told Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, though, he's just as excited to have Moore entrenched as a foundation of his team's defense for the overall example he sets for his teammates.

“Embodies what being a Colt is all about,” Reich said of Moore. “(And I) just think that sends the right message to the building for the long term.”

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Undrafted out of Division II Valdosta State in 2017, Moore initially signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots but was waived in the team's final roster cut after training camp. Indianapolis immediately picked him up, and liked enough of what they'd seen to give Moore an opportunity to see the field as a rookie, one of which he took full advantage. After starting five games in his NFL debut, Moore started all 15 games he played last season, finishing with 63 tackles, three interceptions, 11 passes defensed, and one and-a-half sacks, staking his claim as the league's best slot cornerback.

After a 1-5 start, the Colts went 9-1 over the final 10 games of 2018, finishing with a 10-6 record en route to a wildcard playoff berth. They fell 31-13 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the postseason.