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The Buffalo Bills hit the trade market early to give star quarterback Josh Allen more support after last season’s inconsistent offense.
The Bills and Chicago Bears have agreed to a trade sending wide receiver DJ Moore to the AFC East. In return, Chicago will receive second- and fifth-round picks in next month’s NFL Draft, according to multiple reports.
Moore’s agent told ESPN that just over $15 million of the wideout’s base salary for 2028 will be guaranteed by the Bills. His salary this fall should be fully guaranteed in Buffalo.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Player trades cannot be finalized until the new league year opens on March 11.
Once Moore arrives in Buffalo, he will reunite with Joe Brady, his former offensive coordinator in Carolina. Brady served as the Bills’ offensive coordinator from 2024-25 before being promoted to head coach in January.
Moore thrived under Brady, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) passes Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (not seen) during the first half of an NFL football game October 13, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stéphanie Scarbrough)
Buffalo’s receivers lacked consistency in 2025 and Moore could provide some much-needed stability. Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer should continue to be part of the passing attack in 2026, likely in supporting roles.
Moore began his NFL career with the Panthers before being included in a 2023 trade package that sent him to Chicago. He finished the 2023 campaign with a career-high 1,364 receiving yards.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (15) makes a diving catch against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Daniel Bartel/Imagn Images)
Moore didn’t miss a game last season, making a 46-yard gain in overtime against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. He recorded six receiving touchdowns in each of the last two years.
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