Jan. 22, 2026, 5:46 a.m. ET
Wide receiver Elijah Moore signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills in April of last year, as the front office aimed to add depth and competition to the position in the offseason, hoping Moore could finally develop at the pro level.
When that didn’t happen, the sides agreed to a mutual parting of ways between him and the team, as he wanted more playing time. The Bills released the pass catcher and former second-round pick by the Jets on Nov. 26 before Week 13.
No team attempted to sign him to its 53-man roster, and he later joined the Denver Broncos‘ practice squad on Dec. 2. He would later face his former team as a member of the opposition.
The five-year veteran did not play as he was inactive, though he was elevated for the first time since his release. And why that happened is of interest.
Per Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, Moore did whatever he could to help share any Bills’ insights he learned during his time with Buffalo to help his new team beat them in their Divisional Round matchup.
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“I did all I can in meetings,” said Moore. “They asked questions. Whatever they asked, I gave it to them.”
Had things worked out with Buffalo, Moore could have had the opportunity to play significant snaps on offense as the Bills dealt with injuries, including just this past week when several pass catchers were lost for the year.
Though he doesn’t believe they really target the position group.
“They got a lot of guys banged up, but they don’t really throw it to the receivers anyway,” the receiver added.
He had yet to appear in a game for Denver this season, and appears to have been rewarded for spilling whatever beans he could by being elevated to the active roster in the Mile High City. That being said, he was among the Broncos’ inactives for the game.
Moore had some buzz when he signed with the Bills in May. While he was a healthy inactive twice this season, and limited to just 31% of the team’s offensive snaps, he had his opportunities in Buffalo, appearing in nine games with nine receptions for 112 yards, adding 24 yards and one score on six carries.
Players who switch from one team to another during the NFL season are often looked to for any useful internal details on the systems, playcalling, and players whom they previously played for. Teams look for any info or advantage they can gain when facing opponents.
It remains to be seen whether Moore’s contribution aided the Broncos or made a clear difference in the game.