The Chicago Bears made a major roster move Thursday by trading veteran wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, marking the end of his three-year stint in Chicago. Shortly after the announcement, Moore shared a heartfelt message to the city and organization, prompting emotional reactions from several of his former teammates, including Rome Odunze and Colston Loveland.
DJ Moore Posts Emotional Chicago Farewell After Bills Trade, Odunze and Loveland Respond
After the news of his trade to the Bills became official, Moore took to Instagram to reflect on his solid time in Chicago. In a heartfelt message, the veteran wide receiver thanked the city, fans, and the organization for their support during his time with the Bears.
“Chicago!! I wanna say appreciate all the love and support the last three years,” Moore wrote on his IG post.
He continued, “My family and I were proud to call this place home, and this community has been unbelievable to us. We will miss you all. To the fans, you all embraced me with open arms from my first day here. I gave my all every time I stepped on the field and hopefully I made you all proud with the way I performed. We have some unbelievable memories at Soldier Field and you all are a huge part of them!!”
Moore also made sure to acknowledge the teammates, coaches, and staff members he worked with daily at the Bears’ facility, highlighting the meaningful relationships he built during his tenure in Chicago.
The WR concluded, writing, “To my Bears teammates, coaches, and staff, I enjoyed going to work with you every day,” Moore added. “I’ll miss seeing you all at Halas Hall. You all made me grateful every day to be a Chicago Bear!! I Appreciate you all…& It’s Always F……”
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Moore was not the only one who posted emotions online, as his post also drew responses from teammates who had shared the locker room with him. Wide receiver Odunze commented, “Much love fam,” acknowledging the bond the two built while playing together.
Tight end Loveland also responded emotionally, posting a comment that included a crying expression, signaling sadness over Moore’s departure from the team.
Why the Chicago Bears Traded Moore and What the Move Means for Buffalo
The move may seem bold, as giving away a veteran isn’t easy, but it reflects Chicago’s shifting roster priorities. The Bears bid adieu to Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick to Buffalo in exchange for a 2026 second-round selection, a move that frees financial flexibility and creates additional opportunities to build around their young offensive core.
For Moore, the Bears were a home he was always eyeing, and he originally arrived in Chicago in 2023 as part of the blockbuster deal that sent the No. 1 overall pick to the Carolina Panthers.
And, he made sure to make a statement after joining as he immediately became the team’s top receiving option, recording a career-best performance in the 2023 season with 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season. However, the offensive landscape shifted again in 2025 with the emergence of several younger playmakers.
Wide receivers Odunze and Luther Burden III, along with tight end Loveland, developed into key pieces of the passing attack. As those players took on larger roles, Moore’s production dipped to 50 catches for 682 yards and 6 touchdowns during the 2025 regular NFL season.
For Buffalo, the move brings in an experienced receiver with a proven track record who could become a valuable target for quarterback Josh Allen as the Bills pursue a deeper playoff run.
