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DJ Moore trade: The Buffalo Bills have traded for wide receiver DJ Moore. Here's why it's great news for the franchise.
On Thursday, March 5, the Buffalo Bills made an absolutely blockbuster deal with the Chicago Bears to bring wide receiver DJ Moore to the team. So, is this a good deal for quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills?
The answer is yes. We’re going to get into why, but off the bat, it’s worth noting that Allen had won MVP but still hasn’t gotten the Buffalo Bills to a Super Bowl. That means one thing: He need stronger players around him on offense.
The wide receive is a huge part of what makes an offense work. Having that chemistry between a quarterback and wide receiver is crucial, and that’s where the Moore trade comes into play. New Bills head coach Joe Brady knows that Allen will need stronger players around him, and that’s why he made this move.
Buffalo Bills Trade for DJ Moore to Help Josh Allen in the 2026-27 Season
According to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN, Moore will officially be traded to the Buffalo Bills. While compensation is still being worked out, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the deal will be for a mid-round pick for Moore, and that will also clear up salary cap space for the Chicago Bears.
Moore signed a contract extension with the Bears in July 2024. The player was going to carry a $28.5 million salary cap hit in 2026, so this move helps the Bears financially. But, it also helps the Bills.
For the 2025-26 season, Moore had a career-low 50 catches for 682 yards, according to NFL research. While he’s not at his peak, that doesn’t’ mean he can’t come back.
DJ Moore By the Numbers and Why He’s a Good Fit for the Buffalo Bills
Let’s look at some stats. According to research from ESPN Insights, DJ Moore is one of five players with more than 50 catches on throws of more than 20 air yards over the last five seasons, joining only CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill and George Pickens.
The Buffalo Bills had the lowest average target depth in the NFL last season at 9.2, according to NFL research. So, Moore is stepping in to help in a huge area of weakness for the franchise. That right there is a solid reason to bring in to Buffalo. He’s also never missed a game with the Bears, so he’s reliable.
Reactions online are mainly positive for the Buffalo Bills with this trade, although there are always some stingers. “Josh Allen finally got a WR1,” one stated on X. “The Bears consistently set themselves back every single year,” another said.
“Waiting to see what the Bears got in the trade,” another stated. “What? Why are they sabotaging Caleb like this? That’s his best receiver? Bears aren’t a real franchise man,” another said.
So, time will tell if this is a good deal for both parties, but for now, both can agree that it’s certainly not hyperbole to use the word “blockbuster” in this case. It’s the kind of trade that will shape both franchises for years to come.