It was known that the Chicago Bears might end up trading DJ Moore this offseason. The primary reason for it was cap-related. The team was over the salary cap, and Moore counted $28.5 million against it going into next season. They have multiple young weapons ascending in the offense. Moving him felt like the logical thing to do. It was only a question of finding a taker. Mere days before the start of free agency, it appears that goal was accomplished as reports surfaced that the Bears worked out a deal with the Buffalo Bills for the veteran receiver.
It makes sense for both sides. Chicago needed to shed salary to create some operating room. Moore had lost some of his importance in the offense under head coach Ben Johnson. Conversely, the Bills have been desperately seeking weapons for Josh Allen. Moore gets to play on a contender with one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. This feels like a win-win situation for both sides. Right now, it’s believed a mid round pick will be received as compensation, but details remain forthcoming.
ESPN sources: the Chicago Bears are working to finalize a trade that would send WR D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills.
Compensation still is being discussed, and the trade cannot be processed until the new league year begins, but both sides are pushing to make it happen. pic.twitter.com/pMM4pvGFaZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2026