DJ Moore Trade Details Revealed: Chicago Bears Land 2026 Second-Round Pick

The Chicago Bears have finalized the framework of a trade that will send wide receiver D. J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills once the new league year begins.

According to Adam Schefter, the compensation package is now agreed upon:

Buffalo receives

• D.J. Moore
• 2026 fifth-round pick

Chicago receives

• 2026 second-round pick

The trade still cannot be officially processed until the 2026 NFL league year opens, but both teams have settled on the core terms of the deal.

Why the Chicago Bears Made the Trade

The move signals a significant shift in roster strategy for general manager Ryan Poles.

Moore carried one of the larger cap figures on Chicago’s roster entering 2026. Moving his contract creates financial flexibility while also giving the Bears a valuable second-round selection in a deep upcoming draft class.

Chicago now gains another premium Day-2 pick that could be used to address several roster needs, including:

• Defensive line
• Safety
• Offensive line depth

The trade also could signal another trade in the works for the Bears (Maxx Crosby, perhaps?)

How the Trade Reshapes the Bears’ Wide Receiver Depth Chart

Moving Moore leaves a noticeable opening in the Chicago receiving corps.

Based on the current depth chart, the Bears’ wide receiver room now likely centers around:

Primary options

• Rome Odunze – should resume his role as the WR1 entering year three
• Luther Burden – potential breakout player who will slide into Moore's role

Rotational / depth receivers

• Jahdae Walker

Without Moore, Chicago loses one of its most consistent playmakers. Ben Johnson will lean more heavily on Odunze’s continued development while relying on a Burden breakout in Year 2.

And, don't forget: Colston Loveland is essentially a big wide receiver.

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The move could also increase the chances that Chicago adds another receiver on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

What the Trade Means for the Bears Moving Forward

The second-round pick gives Chicago additional flexibility as the offseason continues.

Extra Day-2 selections often become valuable currency, whether used to draft a player, move up the board, or help facilitate another trade.

For now, the headline takeaway is clear: the Bears are reshaping their roster ahead of the 2026 season, and moving D.J. Moore represents one of the biggest decisions of the offseason.