It appears the Buffalo Bills listened to the outside criticism aimed at their receiving corps. At the beginning of the offseason, the Bills' newly promoted president of team operations, Brandon Beane, made a trade with the Chicago Bears for a new starting receiver, sending a second-round selection in exchange for DJ Moore.
While the trade boosted Josh Allen's receiving corps, was the trade really worth it? Not according to an unnamed NFL executive.
recently, athletic I had a chance to talk to several NFL executives, and in doing so one was extremely critical of what the Bills have done this offseason.
One executive said, "DJ Moore was going to be cut, and they gave up a second-round pick to get him." "They gave up a second-round pick and $40 million (in guarantees). What's going on?"
Still, as Mike Sandow explained, the Bills often have trouble recruiting top free agents to Buffalo, even with Allen's presence. In short, the Bills would have paid more to make sure they got their man in Moore.
But is that really the difference maker the Bills need? Moore, 28, has seen his numbers decline in recent seasons. He posted a career-high 1,364 receiving yards in 2023, but his total yardage dropped to 966 in 2024 and 682 in 2025.
Obviously, the hope is that Moore can return to Buffalo as a 1,000-yard receiver where he will be the focal point in Joe Brady's passing attack. Still, even if he doesn't record the fifth 1,000-yard season of his career, he could still help draw attention away from Buffalo's other playmakers. As long as Allen can rely on him, Moore could be a positive addition to the Bills' receiver room, but whether he's worth a second-round pick remains to be seen.
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