The Buffalo Bills just made one of the most surprising moves of the NFL offseason — landing a proven weapon for Josh Allen. 🚨🏈

Bills Acquire DJ Moore in Surprise Trade With Bears

The Buffalo Bills have made a major move to strengthen their offense, acquiring wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears in a trade that caught many around the league by surprise.

Trade details

Bills receive:

WR DJ Moore
2026 fifth-round pick

Bears receive:

2026 second-round pick

The deal becomes official when the new NFL league year begins on March 11.

A New Target for Josh Allen

Buffalo had a clear need at wide receiver after struggling to find consistent production from the position in recent seasons.

In 2025, the Bills’ leading receiver was Khalil Shakir, who finished with:

72 receptions
719 yards
4 touchdowns

Tight ends Dalton Kincaid (571 yards) and Dawson Knox (417 yards) were the team’s second- and third-leading receivers.

That lack of explosive production from wideouts made upgrading the position a priority.

Now Josh Allen gains a proven veteran target with a track record of elite production.

Moore’s Career Resume

Although Moore had a quieter season in 2025, he remains one of the league’s most consistent receivers.

Career highlights

4 seasons with 1,100+ receiving yards
8-year NFL veteran
Former first-round pick

In 2025, Moore recorded:

50 receptions
682 yards
6 touchdowns

Despite the drop in production, the Bills believe Moore still has high-end playmaking ability.

Reunion With New Bills Coach Joe Brady

The move also reunites Moore with Joe Brady, Buffalo’s newly promoted head coach.

Brady previously served as Moore’s offensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and 2021.

During those two seasons Moore produced:

159 receptions
2,350 receiving yards
8 touchdowns

That familiarity likely played a major role in Buffalo targeting him.

Bills Hoping Moore Unlocks the Offense

Buffalo had reportedly explored other receiver options — including A.J. Brown — before finalizing the deal for Moore.

The Bills are hoping the veteran wideout can elevate their passing attack and give Josh Allen the reliable No. 1 target the offense has been missing.

Moore is currently under contract through 2029 after signing a four-year, $110 million extension with Chicago.

As part of the trade, Buffalo is guaranteeing $15.5 million of Moore’s 2028 salary.

Why Chicago Made the Move

For the Bears, the deal clears valuable cap space and signals a commitment to their young receiving corps.

Chicago saves $16.5 million in salary cap space with the trade.

The Bears still have several promising pass catchers, including:

Rome Odunze
Luther Burden III
Colston Loveland

The team appears ready to build its offense around Caleb Williams and a younger group of weapons.