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Bills’ DJ Moore Builds Early Chemistry With Josh Allen as Trade Price Draws Scrutiny

The receiver’s smooth start at mid‑May OTAs gives Buffalo a clear No. 1 target but analysts warn the second‑round pick, added guarantees and thin depth make the move risky.

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes the eventual game winning touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Bills acquired DJ Moore in a high‑profile offseason trade to give Josh Allen a definitive WR1, and Moore has been working closely with Allen and coach Joe Brady during mid‑May OTAs.
  • Allen and Brady publicly praised Moore’s fit and connection, with Allen saying Moore “fits in this locker room” and Brady noting he saw no drop‑off from Moore on film.
  • Critics led by ESPN’s Bill Barnwell argue Buffalo overpaid by surrendering a 2026 second‑round pick, assuming Moore’s salary and adding long‑term guarantees reported at $13.5 million in 2028.
  • Moore arrives off a down 2025 season (about 50 catches and roughly 680 yards), so his impact will hinge on whether he rebounds and on Buffalo finding reliable complementary receivers behind him.
  • If Moore regains form, he could materially boost Allen’s passing game; if not, the move could expose Buffalo’s shallow perimeter depth and strain the team’s salary commitments.