The Chicago Bears are finalizing a blockbuster trade to send veteran wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Per Schefter, the Bills are sending a 2026 second-round pick to Chicago in exchange for Moore and a 2026 fifth-round selection. While the deal cannot be officially processed until the new league year begins on March 11, both organizations are reportedly pushing to secure the agreement immediately.
The transaction significantly alters the Bears' financial landscape, clearing roughly $16.5 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season. This move, combined with the recent retirement of Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman, provides Chicago with substantial "new math" as they navigate the offseason and continue to build around franchise quarterback Caleb Williams. Moore was set to carry the team's largest cap hit in 2026 at $28.5 million.
Moore joins a Buffalo offense led by quarterback Josh Allen, providing the Bills with a proven No. 1 target. In Chicago, the trade paves the way for Rome Odunze and 2025 breakout star Luther Burden III to serve as the primary targets in the passing attack. Moore originally joined the Bears in 2023 as part of the blockbuster trade involving the No. 1 overall pick.
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