Bills add former second-round WR to boost Josh Allen’s offense

Josh Allen just got a new weapon for his arsenal.

The Bills signed former second-round pick Elijah Moore to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million. 

Moore had 61 receptions for 538 yards and one touchdown with the Cleveland Browns last season. He spent his first two years in New York, where he publicly complained about lack of targets and chemistry with Zach Wilson.

The Jets traded him to Cleveland in 2023 where he played for the last two seasons.

The Ole Miss product has not lived up to his second-round status from 2021. But the Bills are betting on him to improving in an offense with Josh Allen that ranked second in scoring last season.

There will be a few missing pieces from that team in 2025 though. 

This signing essentially eliminates the Bills from pursuing a contract with Amari Cooper, who was acquired via midseason trade. 

Buffalo also lost Mack Hollins, who signed with the Patriots in free agency.

Those two receivers accounted for seven receiving touchdowns last season. 

Losing two weapons will be tough, but since Stefon Diggs left, Allen has proved he can make it work by spreading the ball across the field.

Moore with be another part of that experiment and give Allen another receiver that he can elevate. 

The former Brown went to social media after the trade to express his glee with the new opportunity.

Needless to say, Moore is excited to be in Buffalo.