Bears Trade DJ Moore to Bills, Gain Draft Pick

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Chicago Bears are trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills in a deal that wraps up next Wednesday. It's shaping up as a solid move for both sides, especially with the Bears clearing out a pricey contract. Moore first joined Chicago in a 2023 trade with the Carolina Panthers. That swap helped the Bears snag the number one overall pick in 2024, turning into quarterback Caleb Williams. Over his first two full seasons, Moore posted career bests with 96 catches for over 1300 yards and eight touchdowns in 2023. Then, 96 for nine on 66 yards and six scores the next year. But in the most recent season, his targets bailed to just 85, leading to only 50 receptions as his snaps dropped to. With weapons like receivers, Rome, Odunze, and Luther Bird in the third, plus Titan's Colston Loveland and Cole Komett feeding Williams more turned.

1:03Into more of a backup option. Fans and analysts see this as smart roster management amid his dip. The Bears dosh $38.9 million in guarantees and flip a fifth round pick into a second rounder. That extra-drap ammo and cap relief lets them spread the passing game wider, heading into next season. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. to be the