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NegativeDepth ChartAug 3, 2026
Bears traded away veteran DJ Moore this offseason to open up more targets for Luther Burden, signaling the team's confidence in Burden's Year 2 leap and willingness to reallocate offensive resources.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Buffalo's trade for DJ Moore is meant to fill the vacancy left by Stefon Diggs; reuniting with Brady, his ex-Panthers OC, Moore has an opportunity to be WR1 for Josh Allen in Buffalo in a way he simply wasn't for Caleb Williams in Chicago in 2025; Moore admitted to growing pains in the spring but expects perfection this fall after the offseason-long onboarding process; Moore will be looked at to bring along the embattled Keon Coleman and elevate a middling Bills WR room.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Moore is without a squad after his release from the Colts; the source ranks him No. 70 among free agents and suggests the Lions could use his ability versus the run and savvy in the passing game as a late summer secondary improvement, given Detroit's recent cuts (Terrion Arnold) and PUP placements (Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph) forcing reliance on vets Rock Ya-Sin, D.J. Reed and Roger McCreary at CB.NegativeInjuryNo date
WR DJ Moore (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice, managing shoulder injury.NegativeInjuryNo date
DJ Moore, the Bills' No. 1 receiver, was unavailable for the entire game against the Rams for the first time this season. The source notes that without Moore, the Bills' passing game was 'missing in action for much of the night,' with wide receivers and tight ends combining for only 26 yards on four receptions through almost the first 57 minutes of play.NegativeInjuryNo date
DJ Moore is inactive for the Bills-Rams Monday Night Football game in Week 5, removing a key receiving option from Buffalo's offense.NegativeInjuryNo date
DJ Moore (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rams, per head coach Joe Brady. His availability remains uncertain heading into the matchup.NegativeInjuryNo date
WR DJ Moore did not practice Thursday with a shoulder injury, creating uncertainty around his availability.NegativeInjuryNo date
Moore exited the game against New England with an injury, opening the door for Keon Coleman to step into a larger role.PositiveUsageNo date
Moore was the target of both of Josh Allen's interceptions in the Bills' win over the Chargers; Allen also overthrew him in the end zone on third-and-9 late in the second quarter, forcing a field goal instead of a potential touchdown.PositiveInjuryNo date
DJ Moore (shoulder, questionable) is expected to play against the Chargers, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.NegativeRoleNo date
Moore was acquired in a blockbuster trade in March as a WR1, but despite his eye-popping yards-per-catch average thus far (20.0), the Bills' inside-out passing game is nearly impossible to stop when Kincaid is getting loose over the middle. The source suggests opponents should focus on limiting Kincaid's impact and force Buffalo to rely on Moore and others to win their 1-on-1 matchups on the perimeter.NegativeInjuryNo date
WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is questionable and will be a game-time decision, per head coach Joe Brady.NegativeInjuryNo date
DJ Moore suffered an AC joint sprain in Thursday's win over Detroit; his availability for Week 3 is in doubt, though the injury is not considered serious.PositiveProjectionNo date
Had five receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against Houston Texans in first game with Buffalo after offseason trade from Chicago Bears; acquired as the long-sought No. 1 WR for the Bills.NegativeInjuryNo date
Ruled out in second game with Buffalo after suffering shoulder injury in end zone attempting to catch Josh Allen pass versus Detroit Lions; came down hard on grass, grabbed left side of collarbone; walked off under own power for X-rays; health now a prevailing concern heading into Week 3 matchup with Los Angeles Chargers.PositiveUsageNo date
Moore connected with Josh Allen on a 43-yard touchdown pass in Buffalo's 36-31 Week 1 win over Houston, demonstrating continued chemistry with Allen in the Bills' passing attack.PositiveUsageNo date
DJ Moore made an immediate impact in the Bills' Week 1 win over the Texans with 5 catches for 100 yards and 1 TD, showcasing the big-play potential of the revamped Bills offense under new head coach Joe Brady.PositiveRoleNo date
Moore finished with a team-leading eight targets, five receptions, 100 yards and a touchdown in his Bills debut; he collected his first look as a Bill for an 18-yard catch, drew a 46-yard pass interference penalty on the next play, and made a brilliant catch over Reed Blankenship for a 43-yard score, silencing concerns about his fit in Buffalo's spread-heavy passing attack.PositiveRoleNo date
Moore is identified as the biggest difference in the 2026 Bills offense compared to the last two years against the Texans. The source emphasizes that Moore is an immediate and proven receiver who can win deep, which can change the entire structure of how the Texans choose to defend the Bills. Moore's inclusion in 12 personnel (two receivers) or 13 personnel (one receiver) could make a massive difference and allow the Bills to use heavier sets to help their tackles more often, addressing the edge rush problem.PositiveRoleNo date
DJ Moore is a brand new WR1 for the Bills heading into Week 1 against the Texans. Despite Moore's addition and the Bills' highly cohesive offensive line, Gennaro Filice backs the Texans' loaded defense over Buffalo's offense in Houston.PositiveRoleNo date
DJ Moore was acquired by the Bills as a certified WR1 to bolster Josh Allen's receiving options. This trade was part of Buffalo's roster retooling that impressed McDermott, who cited the move alongside other acquisitions as evidence the Bills are a legitimate Super Bowl contender.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Bills WR DJ Moore is part of a crowded receiver room that includes Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Josh Palmer, and rookie Skyler Bell, who impressed in his preseason debut and could challenge for snaps.PositiveRoleNo date
Moore is already in midseason form in the Bills' preseason opener, recording three catches for 61 yards. With Coleman also emerging as a red-zone target, Moore's role as a primary receiver is secure and he can continue to be a focal point of the offense.PositiveRoleNo date
The offseason trade for DJ Moore to the Bills could return Josh Allen to his 2020-2022 form with Stefon Diggs, when he averaged 24.37 points per game.PositiveBustNo date
Moore is drafted at Round 5 (WR25) following his trade to Buffalo, but his 2025 season raised reliability concerns. He frustrated fantasy owners with unpredictable boom-bust weeks: across two outings before a two-touchdown Week 12 game, he managed one catch for 18 yards; he tallied three receptions for 13 yards over the next two contests before another two-TD showing in Week 15. This topsy-turvy year resulted in a WR35 finish, relegating him to unreliable flex play territory. For Moore to justify his fifth-round price, two things must happen: the Bills must abandon their yearslong philosophy of spreading the ball around, and the 29-year-old wideout must prove he's still got it. While new head coach Joe Brady reunites with Moore after their successful Carolina days, there's a possibility this ends up closer to Amari Cooper's 2024 effort with the Bills than Stefon Diggs' Buffalo breakout.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
The Bills added veteran DJ Moore to their receiver room in the offseason following the 2025 season, resupplying the position with a new option alongside fourth-round pick Skyler Bell. This addition provides context for the receiver room composition and potential role distribution, while still leaving room for the Bills to entertain reuniting with Brandin Cooks.PositiveRoleNo date
Allen praised Moore's veteran leadership and production, noting they are locker mates with an already seamless fit and that Moore will be a huge help for the Bills this season and beyond.PositiveRoleNo date
Moore was acquired via trade (second-round pick to Chicago) to upgrade the Bills' receiving corps and could be the missing link for Buffalo's Super Bowl aspirations, bringing veteran leadership and eight years of high-level production.