Bills announce DJ Moore out with shoulder injury ahead of Monday Night clash

The Bills said the veteran wideout was ruled inactive 90 minutes before kickoff at SoFi Stadium.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:28:51 GMT

Buffalo announced that veteran wide receiver DJ Moore will be inactive for Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams, citing a lingering shoulder injury.

What happened

The Bills confirmed Moore’s status about 90 minutes before kickoff at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 12, 2026. Moore participated in a pre‑game workout but was ruled out after the team’s medical staff identified the shoulder issue as a nagging injury. The announcement came after the Bills had already listed Joshua Palmer (shoulder) and defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee) as unavailable for the game.

What the reports add

According to the Associated Press, Moore’s injury is described as a “nagging shoulder injury” that forced the decision just before the game. The New York Post added that Moore has been dealing with an AC‑joint problem since Week 2, after a dive for a pass from quarterback Josh Allen. The Post also noted that Moore missed practice on Thursday and was limited on Friday, reinforcing the team’s assessment of his condition.

What was said

The Bills’ official statement, reported by the Associated Press, said the team made the call 90 minutes before kickoff. The New York Post cited NFL insider Adam Schefter as saying Moore did not practice on Thursday and was limited on Friday, confirming the injury’s persistence.

How it came about

Moore first aggravated his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the Patriots, as detailed in Felo News’ earlier injury update (Bills’ D.J. Moore faces uncertain return ahead of Rams clash). That report noted Moore’s limited practice schedule and the team’s concern ahead of the Oct. 12 matchup at SoFi Stadium. The Bills have also been without Joshua Palmer and Ed Oliver, the latter’s injury previously covered by Felo News (Ed Oliver Out of Thursday Night Football After Hip Injury), further depleting the roster.

Key facts

DJ Moore was ruled inactive for the Bills' Monday Night Football game against the Rams (winnipegfreepress.com)
Moore’s injury is a nagging shoulder problem, specifically an AC‑joint issue (nypost.com)
The decision was announced 90 minutes before kickoff at SoFi Stadium (winnipegfreepress.com)