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Buffalo Bills Trade for DJ Moore, Resign Key Players

3/14/2026

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Summary

Bills Acquire Moore

The Buffalo Bills acquired wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, trading a second-round pick and gaining a fifth-round pick.
The Bills re-signed center Connor McGovern and punter Mitch Wishnowsky.
They lost five free agents, including left guard David Edwards and fullback Reggie Gilliam.
With a tight salary cap, the Bills must fill gaps, especially on defense, as General Manager Brandon Beane aims to maintain stability.

Summary

Bills Sign Gardner-Johnson

The Buffalo Bills signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year, $6 million contract.
The move follows the Bills' recent acquisition of edge rusher Bradley Chubb and the departures of Taron Johnson and Taylor Rapp.
Gardner-Johnson brings 20 career interceptions and is a Super Bowl champion.
General manager Brandon Beane restructured Josh Allen's contract to create cap space for roster upgrades ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's 2011 collective bargaining agreement established a salary cap of $120 million per team, reshaping team strategies and player contracts. This followed an uncapped 2010 season, where teams faced no salary restrictions. The cap's introduction aimed to promote competitive balance, compelling teams like the Buffalo Bills to navigate financial constraints while managing player acquisitions, such as C.J. Gardner-Johnson for $6 million.

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Bills Acquire Moore

The Buffalo Bills acquired wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, trading a second-round pick and gaining a fifth-round pick.
The Bills re-signed center Connor McGovern and punter Mitch Wishnowsky.
They lost five free agents, including left guard David Edwards and fullback Reggie Gilliam.
With a tight salary cap, the Bills must fill gaps, especially on defense, as General Manager Brandon Beane aims to maintain stability.

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