Updated March 5, 2026, 10:19 p.m. ET
The Chicago Bears have traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills.A.J. Brown remains a potential trade candidate, with the Eagles reportedly seeking high-round draft picks.Moore’s trade to Buffalo provides a potential framework for what compensation for Brown might look like.Stefon Diggs and Alec Pierce are available as free-agent options for teams needing a pass catcher.
A.J. Brown and DJ Moore were the two biggest names discussed as possible trade candidates ahead of the NFL free agency process. Brown is the lone star available after the Chicago Bears traded the Philadelphia native to the Buffalo Bills for a mid-round draft pick.
The trade can’t be finalized until Wednesday, March 11, but a huge domino is off the board as Josh Allen gets another elite weapon. The news surrounding a potential A.J. Brown trade likely won’t dissipate until the deadline this coming November, but there’s no doubt that his former head coach would love to reunite.
Moore’s trade to Buffalo gives some idea of what the compensation for Brown would be, with reports suggesting the Eagles want a first-round pick and a second- or third-round pick as well. A 2018 NFL draft pick and Philadelphia native, Moore started his career with the Carolina Panthers before joining the Bears for the past three seasons.
In 2025, during his first season under first-year head coach Ben Johnson, Moore recorded 682 receiving yards and six touchdowns over 17 games. Moore is currently in the midst of a four-year, $110 million contract that runs through 2030, and will count $24.5 million against the cap in Buffalo.
Any team looking for a standout pass catcher can target Stefon Diggs or Alec Pierce in free agency, while Brown is the biggest and most expensive trade piece remaining.
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