Bears Trade 28-Year-Old Wide Receiver to the Bills
It has been reported by Adam Schefter that the Chicago Bears have traded their 28-year-old star wide receiver D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. This trade now gives Bills quarterback Josh Allen a new formidable weapon, and for the Bears, it promotes Rome Odunze as the team’s newest top receiver, as well as placing Luther Burden as the team’s second-rated wide receiver. It has not been reported yet what the Bears have received during this trade, but it seems like Chicago will receive a mid-round pick compensation. The Bills will try to give Allen as many weapons as possible heading into the 2026 season, and trading for Moore is a huge deal, especially with free agency coming around. While the Bears will be looking for their relatively young offense to blossom after their incredible 2025 run.
Moore has played in every game for the past four seasons. Never missing a game for the Bears in his three-year span with them. Last season, the 28-year-old star receiver had 50 receptions for 682 receiving yards and six touchdowns. His production over the past three seasons in Chicago has slipped year by year; however, he still remained a crucial part of the Bears' offense. Without Moore, the Bears will be relying on Odunze, Burden, and tight end Colston Loveland to push them to new heights in 2026. This upcoming season will be a test for Chicago, whether these young guys can shine and pick up the slack that the 28-year-old is leaving behind.
For Buffalo, the offense now consists of Moore, Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, and Joshua Palmer. There is a good chance that the Bills try to re-sign Brandin Cooks and Gabe Davis back, as they try to give their former MVP quarterback, Allen, the best available weapons for a Super Bowl run. Last season, the Bills fell in the AFC Divisional Round to the Denver Broncos after being considered Super Bowl favorites all year long. This upcoming season, Buffalo would like to stay a Super Bowl favorite and actually clinch a ticket to the big game after years of trying and never doing so.
