Bills Trade for Moore, Eye Draft Picks

0:00The latest scores, headlines and headlines. Right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Buffalo Bills made a splash in the offseason by trading for wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears. They sent a second round draft pick to Chicago and got Moore back along with the fifth rounder. This marks one of the first major moves as teams gear up for next season. Moore had a down year last season with the Bears, posting career lows and catches and yards while drawing criticism for inconsistent effort on routes. Earlier in his career though, he put up strong numbers over several seasons with Carolina and his first couple years in Chicago. Analysts have mixed takes on the deal. ESPN's Seth Walder called it an overpay pointing out the Bills could have waited for free agents instead of giving up draft capital right away. He noted Buffalo's urgent need a receiver and Moore's past work with new head coach Joe Brady. The Bills desperation stems from thin depth at the position heading into a critical 2026

1:01campaign. Still, they're not stopping here and have been linked to draft prospects like Washington's Denzel Boston and Oregon's Malik Benson. With Khalil Shakira set to lead the group, a smart draft pick could turn this into a solid receiver room and boost Buffalo's chances in the tough AFC. East.