Bills Acquire Veteran WR D.J. Moore in Trade with Bears

Buffalo adds playmaking receiver to bolster Josh Allen's offense

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Buffalo Bills have acquired veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore and a 2026 fifth-round draft pick from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2026 second-round selection. The trade reunites Moore with new Bills head coach Joe Brady, who previously served as his offensive coordinator in Carolina.

Why it matters

The move provides a much-needed boost to the Bills' receiving corps, which has lacked a true No. 1 option since trading away Stefon Diggs. Moore brings a proven track record of production and should help take pressure off quarterback Josh Allen and the rest of the offense.

The details

Moore, 28, has amassed 608 receptions for 8,213 yards and 41 touchdowns over his eight-year NFL career. Though his numbers dipped in 2025 with the Bears, he still tied for the team lead in touchdown catches. The Bills are hoping a reunion with Brady, who coordinated Moore's best season in 2020, will help unlock his full potential.

  • The trade cannot become official until the start of the new NFL league year on March 11, 2026.
  • Moore joined the Bears in 2023 as part of the trade that sent the No. 1 overall pick to Carolina.

The players

D.J. Moore

A 28-year-old wide receiver who has spent the past three seasons with the Chicago Bears after being drafted 24th overall by the Carolina Panthers in 2018.

Josh Allen

The starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, who is looking to lead the team to another deep playoff run after their overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the divisional round.

Joe Brady

The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, who previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers when D.J. Moore had his best NFL season in 2020.

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What they’re saying

“Adding D.J. Moore fills a key need at wide receiver and could allow us to use the No. 26 pick in the draft to strengthen other areas, including our run defense.”

— Joe Brady, Head Coach, Buffalo Bills (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

The trade cannot become official until the start of the new NFL league year on March 11, 2026.

The takeaway

This trade represents a significant upgrade for the Bills' passing attack, as they acquire a proven, versatile receiver in D.J. Moore to complement quarterback Josh Allen. The reunion with offensive coordinator Joe Brady also raises expectations that Moore can regain the form that made him a 1,000-yard receiver in 2020.