DJ Moore’s Future in Chicago Looks Secure - And That’s the Smart Play
DJ Moore hasn’t said much since the Bears’ season ended in heartbreak against the Rams. That final image - him jogging through a route over the middle, ending in a Caleb Williams interception that set up L.A.’s game-winning field goal - left a sour taste.
Fans and media alike questioned the effort. Did Moore throttle down?
Was it a miscommunication? Either way, it wasn’t a great look.
But inside Halas Hall, the tone around Moore is far more measured - and far more optimistic.
Wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El spoke recently with Jarrett Payton and offered a clear message: DJ Moore is still very much valued in Chicago. Randle El didn’t sugarcoat the past - he admitted Moore had some consistency issues last season, particularly when it came to going full speed on every snap.
But that changed this year. According to Randle El, Moore turned a corner, not only in how he attacked his routes but in how he committed to the less glamorous parts of the job - like blocking.
That kind of buy-in matters, especially in a locker room trying to build a winning culture.
And for those wondering if Moore’s silence meant something more ominous, he finally broke it with a response to the interview on social media. That’s not the move of a player looking to distance himself from the organization.
From a football standpoint, it’s hard to find a compelling reason for the Bears to move on. Moore made big-time plays down the stretch - including both game-winners against Green Bay - and remains one of the most reliable targets on the roster.
He’s only 28, still in his prime, and he’s developed real chemistry with Caleb Williams. That kind of connection doesn’t come easy, and it certainly shouldn’t be discarded lightly.
Yes, the Bears have intriguing young receivers in Rome Odunze and Luther Burden. But both come with question marks.
Odunze battled injuries for much of the season. Burden is still raw, a talent in need of polish.
Moore, meanwhile, is a proven commodity - a steadying force in a room that still needs one.
The NFL is a league of constant churn, but there’s a rule that holds up year after year: don’t weaken your team without a good reason. DJ Moore is a good player.
He helps you win football games. And the Bears have other ways to create cap space if that becomes necessary.
Unless there’s something behind the scenes we don’t know - like a long-term health concern - it makes too much sense to keep Moore in the fold for at least another season. His presence elevates the offense, and his commitment, according to his position coach, has only grown. One bad play shouldn’t define his future in Chicago.
Right now, all signs point to DJ Moore staying put. And that’s exactly how it should be.