One of the difficult decisions the Chicago Bears made this offseason was to trade DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. The wide receiver was a key part of the Bears’ passing attack, having formed a triumvirate with tight end Colston Loveland and quarterback Caleb Williams.
In exchange, the Bears got a 2026 second-round draft pick and a 2026 fifth-round selection. The Bills also guaranteed $15.5 million of Moore’s $23.5 million base salary in 2028.
Many were dismayed with the Bears decision to let go of Moore, including his teammates. Loveland, anmong others, was saddened by the news. Many of the fans also expressed their disappointment by commenting on the Bears’ announcement.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles gets flak from his son after DJ Moore decision
Another supporter who got upset with the trade was the son of Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ son is .
“I knew that it was going to be tough for the organization,” Poles told reporters. “I mentioned this before, my son is a passionate fan of the Chicago Bears. He was not very happy with me at all.”
Poles revealed that Moore was kind enough to send his son, Mason, a video.
“I thank DJ, who sent him a video, told him not to be mad at dad because it was part of the business,” Poles said.
#Bears GM Ryan Poles says his son was upset that DJ Moore was traded to the Bills, so Moore was kind enough to send him a video telling him not to be upset with his dad and that it’s just part of the business. pic.twitter.com/bP7rysdcq0
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 13, 2026
While Poles did explain that the trade was a business move, he mentioned Luther Burden III as a key factor. Drafting Burden III made it easier for the Bears to move on from Moore, explained Poles.
Moore departs Chicago after having one of the lowest-performing campaigns in his career. He managed only 50 receptions and 682 yards in 2025, though he scored six touchdowns.
The Bills are Moore’s third team in his eight years in the NFL. He spent five seasons with the Carolina Panthers before his stint in Chicago.
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