DJ Moore experienced a decline in his role within the Chicago Bears’ passing game last season, resulting in career-low statistics. With the wide receiver’s future unclear, Bears general manager Ryan Poles indicated that a trade involving Moore is among several options the team is considering during the offseason.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Poles expressed the team’s interest in retaining the 28-year-old wide receiver for the upcoming season but emphasized the necessity of exploring all alternatives.
“He’s a guy we want [in Chicago], but we have to look at all different scenarios,”
Ryan Poles, General Manager of the Chicago Bears.
Emerging Receivers and Moore’s Diminished Role
As Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III have taken on larger roles in the Bears’ wide receiver group, and Colston Loveland has risen as a key tight end, Moore’s position within the team appears increasingly uncertain. Last season, the eight-year NFL veteran posted career lows with 50 receptions and 682 yards, along with six touchdowns, suggesting a reduced impact in the offense.
Contract Details and Trade Considerations
Originally acquired in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, Moore helped the Bears secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which they used to select quarterback Caleb Williams. Despite completing three seasons in Chicago, Moore’s future with the team remains undecided.
Under contract through the 2027-28 season without a player option to leave, and with free agency not until after the 2029-30 campaign, any separation would likely require a trade or release initiated by the Bears.
Furthermore, with key roster challenges such as left tackle Ozzy Trapilo expected to miss much of next season, trading Moore could be a strategic move to address other team needs.
Possible Impact on Bears’ Offseason Strategy
Ryan Poles’ openness to trading DJ Moore signals the Bears are weighing significant roster changes as they prepare for the 2026 season. Should the Bears decide to move Moore, space would be made for emerging receivers like Odunze and Burden, potentially reshaping the receiving corps.
This decision could also influence their ability to address pressing areas such as offensive line depth following Trapilo’s anticipated absence. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Moore remains a key part of Chicago’s offense or finds a new team ahead of the 2026 NFL campaign.
“He’s a guy we want [in Chicago] but we have to look at all different scenarios.”
Ryan Poles on DJ Moore: pic.twitter.com/4u76RUJNQX
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) February 24, 2026
