Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a three-yard touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Caleb Williams (not pictured) against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (31) during the second quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Buffalo Bills: Restructure Contract of 8,000-Yard Receiver

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics
By Jackson Loschko | Last updated Mar 17, 2026 1:34 PM ET

When the Buffalo Bills acquired DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears, they essentially inherited a four-year, $98 million contract with $54.48 million guaranteed, from the $15.5 million guaranteed added for 2028. He is scheduled to earn a fully guaranteed $23.48 million base salary with a $24.5 million cap hit in 2026. Moore will then earn a $23.48 million base salary with $15.5 million guaranteed, and a $24.5 million cap hit in 2027 and 2028, wrapping up with a $23.48 million base salary with a $24.5 million cap hit in 2029.

Buffalo Bills restructure contract of 8,000-yard receiver

According to Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap, the Bills have restructured DJ Moore’s contract by converting $22.185 million of his base salary into a signing bonus, adding one void year, and freeing $17.748 million in cap space. As a result, his base salary drops to $1.3 million, while his cap hit falls to $6.752 million for 2026. Moore’s $22.185 million signing bonus will be spread evenly over five years at $4.437 million, increasing his future cap hits by the same amount. Lastly, his dead cap for 2027 will soar by $17.748 million to $33.248 million.

Bills created $17.748M in cap room with restructure of DJ Moore’s contract https://t.co/C4bDzK4dFU

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 17, 2026

The Bills could rework another receiver’s contract

NFL Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer

Josh Palmer had a rough inaugural season with the Bills, missing seven games due to a lingering ankle injury, and had an additional $3 million set to be guaranteed last Sunday, plus the already $4.84 million guaranteed for 2026. Ultimately, the front office allowed the deadline to pass, triggering the extra $3 million in guaranteed compensation, meaning he will remain with the team this season. However, they can either do a simple restructure by converting part of his $9.66 million base salary into a signing bonus or a complex restructure by reducing his base salary to the league minimum and freeing $6.756 million in cap space

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