Chicago Bears Trade Star WR DJ Moore to Buffalo Bills

Blockbuster deal sends playmaker to AFC contender, reshapes Bears' offense.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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In a major offseason move, the Chicago Bears have traded star wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. The trade, which also involves draft picks, will have significant implications for both teams as they look to build their rosters for the upcoming NFL season.

Why it matters

The Bears are in a rebuilding phase and moving Moore, one of their top offensive weapons, signals a shift in their strategy. For the Bills, adding Moore gives them another elite receiving threat to pair with Josh Allen and boosts their Super Bowl aspirations.

The details

Under the terms of the trade, the Bears will send Moore and a 2024 third-round pick to the Bills in exchange for Buffalo's 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick, and wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The move frees up significant salary cap space for the Bears as they look to retool their roster, while the Bills add a dynamic playmaker to their already potent offense.

  • The trade was announced on March 5, 2026, just ahead of the start of the new NFL league year.

The players

DJ Moore

A 27-year-old wide receiver who has been one of the Bears' top offensive threats for the past four seasons.

Buffalo Bills

An AFC contender that has made the playoffs in four of the last five seasons and is looking to take the next step towards a Super Bowl championship.

Chicago Bears

A team in rebuilding mode, looking to acquire more draft capital and reshape their roster for the future.

Josh Allen

The Bills' star quarterback, who will now have another elite receiving option to work with in DJ Moore.

Stefon Diggs

A veteran wide receiver who is being sent from the Bills to the Bears as part of the trade.

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What they’re saying

“This trade is a win-win for both teams. The Bears get to kickstart their rebuild with valuable draft capital, while the Bills add another dynamic weapon to their offense.”

— Cassie Carlson, NFL Analyst (fox32chicago.com)

“DJ Moore is one of the most talented receivers in the league, and adding him to our offense is going to make us that much more dangerous.”

— Josh Allen (Twitter)

What’s next

The Bears and Bills will both need to work quickly to integrate their new players and ensure a smooth transition ahead of the upcoming NFL season.

The takeaway

This trade represents a significant shift in strategy for both the Bears and Bills, with the Bears looking to the future and the Bills going all-in on a Super Bowl run. The success of this deal will be judged by how the players involved perform on the field in the years to come.