Report: Potential Patriots Target Traded To AFC East Rival image
Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates with teammates in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
It was reported on Wednesday that the New England Patriots "could be a landing spot" for Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore.
Multiple reports Thursday said that the former first-round pick is now headed to the AFC East, but instead of joining Drake Maye and company, will be teaming up with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
"BREAKING: The Chicago Bears are finalizing a trade to send WR D.J. Moore to the Bills, sources tell The Athletic," senior NFL insider Dianna Russini posted on Bluesky.
"Sources: The Bears are trading veteran WR DJ Moore to the Bills, landing Josh Allen another weapon. It’s a mid-round pick compensation
going back," NFL Network and NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport wrote on Bluesky.
The good news for Patriots fans is that now, it seems the Bills are out of the picture for a potential trade for Philadelphia Eagles star wideout A.J. Brown.
"The Bills were among the teams monitoring the AJ Brown situation, but this trade knocks them out of that sweepstakes," Rapoport wrote on Bluesky.
Moore just finished his second season with the Bears, ending the 2025 campaign with 50 receptions for 682 yards, tying for the team lead with six receiving touchdowns and adding 15 carries for 79 yards and one additional score.