DJ Moore returns to practice in non-contact jersey

This is unsurprising based on how the week trended. Moore practiced twice in a non-contact jersey and rested on Thursday. Moore-reliant managers should be prepared to pivot on Sunday morning if need be. Moore did speak to reporters after Brady, giving some optimism that he could be available if he can clear the last few steps of his rehab process.

Neither was Keon Coleman. Moore grabbed a limited listing on Wednesday while wearing a non-contact jersey in practice; a downgrade would be troubling for his chances of playing in Week 3. Coleman (ankle) has now missed the first two days of the week and would need a comeback on Friday to get on the questionable line.

Moore was officially listed as limited after wearing a red non-contact jersey in practice. He left the Bills’ Week 2 game last Thursday and did not return with this shoulder injury. It’s a good sign that he is practicing but the non-contact jersey indicates Moore still has a ways to go before being cleared to play Week 3 against the Chargers.

Moore is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain in Week 2. He left in the first half after landing on his shoulder and did not return. His status for Week 3 remains up in the air, but an immediate return to practice would be a good sign. He got off to a hot start in Week 1 with 100 yards and a touchdown before being shut out in his brief Week 2 showing. The extra rest between Thursday’s game and Buffalo’s upcoming matchup with the Chargers will hopefully be enough to get more back on the field.

This is already shaping up to be an injury that will be monitored throughout all of next week. Moore is believed to have suffered an AC joint sprain in the Bills’ Week 2 win over the Lions, and while the injury isn’t considered serious, sources familiar with the situation haven’t ruled out the possibility that he’ll miss at least one game. Moore was held without a catch on Thursday after catching five passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. Moore’s absence could open the door for Keon Coleman to see more work. Coleman played on 55 snaps against the Lions after playing on just 29 in Week 1, and caught all six of his targets for 63 yards.

Moore departed with just over three minutes remaining in the second quarter after appearing to injure his shoulder on a diving attempt in the end zone. He remained on the field for multiple minutes before being helped to the sideline with trainers. He went straight to the locker room under his own power, presumably for testing. The team has yet to release an official designation, although it appears unlikely he will return to the game. Moore was not targeted before departing as the play he was injured on was called back for an offensive hold.

Moore also added a long 46-yard DPI penalty in the end zone to get the Bills their second touchdown of the game. The touchdown catch wasn’t anything fancy, but Texans S Reed Blankenship tried to jump the ball and once Moore caught it there was nobody behind him. It is worth noting that Moore left late in the game to the medical tent, it looked like he was rolled up on during James Cook’s late-game fumble, but he did return to play. We’ll be monitoring for Moore on the early injury reports ahead of Week 2’s TNF showdown with the Lions, but he’s an obvious Week 1 success story as the team’s leading wide receiver. He’ll be on the WR2/WR3 line if everything is fine, as we suspect it will be.

Buscaglia called Moore, who was acquired from the Bears this spring, the “crown jewel of the offseason” for the Bills front office. “Moore’s contributions to the offense within training camp were immediate and obvious,” Buscaglia said. “Allen routinely pushed the ball downfield to Moore, making a concerted effort all summer to build on-field chemistry with the Bills’ new No. 1 receiver. ... The days of ‘everybody eats’ seem to be in the rearview mirror.” It’s a bullish report — one that could mean Moore is among the best values in redraft leagues this season even after being among the NFL’s most inefficient wideouts in 2025. Moore should be in all 12-team lineups for Week 1 against the Texans.

Moore had his ankle rolled up on late in the fourth quarter and could be seen working with trainers on the sideline. Despite the scare, Moore told Brady after the game that he was “good to go,” suggesting there won’t be much to worry about going forward. Moore was impressive in his Bills debut, catching 3-of-4 targets for 61 yards in limited action.

Moore’s first reception of the day came on a shallow crossing route that he turned upfield for a 32-yard gain. The new No. 1 target for Josh Allen would later haul in passes of 11 and 18 yards, but left the game with an apparent right ankle injury after having his leg rolled up on by a defender. Moore walked off under his own power and appeared in good spirits on the sideline, but we’ll likely get a better sense of his status after the game. Moore only ran six routes in this one, but his usage was very encouraging. It wouldn’t be surprising if we saw his ADP jump up a bit as a result of this strong first showing.