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Bears' Ben Johnson breaks silence on DJ Moore trade with Bills
The Bears head coach had to make a difficult decision to trade away the talented wide receiver.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:11pm
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The Bears' difficult decision to trade away star receiver DJ Moore reflects the complex roster management challenges facing NFL teams.Chicago TodayChicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed his emotions over trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, calling Moore one of the real leaders on the team. However, Johnson said the move was necessary due to salary cap considerations and the depth of talent already on the Bears' roster at wide receiver and tight end.
Why it matters
The trade of DJ Moore, a talented and productive wide receiver, signals that the Bears are making tough decisions to build their roster and manage the salary cap, even if it means parting ways with popular players. This move could have implications for the team's offensive strategy and development of younger receivers.
The details
Johnson admitted he got emotional when the trade of Moore to the Bills went through, as Moore was seen as a leader on the team. However, the head coach felt the trade was the best move for the franchise, citing the need to make decisions around the salary cap as well as the depth of talent already on the roster at wide receiver and tight end, including players like Rome Odunze, Luther Burden, Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. During his time with the Bears, Moore caught 244 passes for 3,012 yards and 20 touchdowns, including a memorable game-winning touchdown against the Packers.
- The trade of DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills was completed on March 30, 2026.
The players
Ben Johnson
The head coach of the Chicago Bears who made the difficult decision to trade away wide receiver DJ Moore.
DJ Moore
A talented and productive wide receiver who was traded by the Bears to the Buffalo Bills after spending several seasons with the team.
Joe Brady
The offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills, who has a history with DJ Moore and is expected to help integrate him into the Bills' offense.
Josh Allen
The star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, who will now have the opportunity to work with the newly acquired DJ Moore.
What they’re saying
“We had to make some decisions in terms of salary cap and things of that nature. I think the best thing for him is, he's going to a great situation. He's got a history with Joe Brady. I think he's very excited to play with another talented quarterback in Josh Allen. I think we're putting him in a great spot.”
— Ben Johnson, Head Coach, Chicago Bears
What’s next
The Bears will now focus on developing their young wide receiver talent and integrating them into the offense, while the Bills will look to capitalize on the addition of DJ Moore to their already potent passing attack.
The takeaway
This trade highlights the difficult decisions NFL teams must make to manage their salary cap and roster, even when it means parting ways with talented and popular players. The Bears are betting on their depth at wide receiver and tight end to offset the loss of Moore, while the Bills are hoping Moore's reunion with Joe Brady and partnership with Josh Allen will pay dividends.
