Bills' castoff WR elevated from Broncos' practice squad for Divisional Round matchup

The former Bills' pass catcher is now with Denver and has a chance to play this weekend.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore (18) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Nohl Williams (20) after catching a pass during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

A former Buffalo Bills’ wide receiver is now behind enemy lines with the Denver Broncos and has a chance to play in this weekend’s Divisional Round matchup between the two teams.

Elijah Moore was released by the Bills on Nov. 26 and was signed by the Broncos less than a week later. He has been on Denver’s practice squad ever since, but has yet to appear in a game for the team.

With that said, that could change on Saturday, as Denver announced on Friday that the five-year veteran has been elevated from the team’s practice squad ahead of the crucial postseason contest.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore (18) runs against Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Experience in Buffalo

Moore appeared in nine games, including two starts, for the Bills this season, but failed to make a considerable impact. He recorded just nine receptions for 112 yards and was held without a touchdown after receiving plenty of hype throughout training camp and the preseason.

His release by the Bills was a mutual parting, as he was inactive twice during his abbreviated stint in Buffalo and never truly assumed the role he was expected to take on when acquired by the team back in May.

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We've elevated WR Elijah Moore and TE Caleb Lohner for #BUFvsDEN.

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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 16, 2026

Double agent

It remains unclear if he will be active for Saturday’s game, as Denver is healthy at the wide receiver position. There is a chance his elevation could be a sign of good faith from the team after he provided some inside information on his former team during meetings leading up to the Divisional Round meeting between the Bills and Broncos.

Denver’s aerial attack has been firing on all cylinders since its Week 12 bye week, averaging 244 yards passing per game over the past six games.

How Moore will factor into things, if at all, for the Broncos this week will be revealed at 3 p.m. on Saturday, when game-day rosters are revealed. Kickoff for the playoff meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore (18) runs against Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. (11) and cornerback Jack Jones (23) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. | Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

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