Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, and a Moment That Could Define the Bears’ Future
If you stuck with the Bears through the final minutes of Saturday night’s thriller against the Packers, you were rewarded with one of the most jaw-dropping finishes in recent franchise history. Down late and seemingly out of time, Chicago stormed back with 10 points in the closing minutes before Caleb Williams uncorked a 46-yard overtime strike to DJ Moore that ended the game in walk-off fashion.
It was a moment that felt bigger than just a win. It was a statement - from the rookie quarterback, from his go-to receiver, and maybe even from a team that’s starting to believe in what it’s building.
After the game, Williams earned Tom Brady’s “LFG” Player of the Game honor, and when the video of his postgame interview with Brady hit social media, Moore reposted it with just two words:
“My QB.”
Two words. That’s all it took to stir up a conversation that’s been simmering in Chicago for months - one that’s only getting harder to justify: Should the Bears really consider trading DJ Moore?
DJ Moore Isn’t Just a Receiver - He’s the Offense’s Anchor
Look, it’s no secret that Moore’s name has floated around in offseason speculation. His contract, when stacked up against some of the league’s top-paid wideouts, is relatively team-friendly. And with Rome Odunze and Luther Burden waiting in the wings, some have wondered if Moore could be moved to free up cap space or acquire more draft assets.
But here’s the thing: over the last two weeks, Moore has reminded everyone just how vital he is to this offense - not just as a playmaker, but as a stabilizing force for a young quarterback finding his way in the NFL.
Twice now, Williams-to-Moore connections have been labeled “throw of the year” candidates. That’s not a fluke.
That’s chemistry. That’s trust.
And that’s a quarterback who knows where to go when the game is on the line.
With Odunze and Burden sidelined, Moore became the Bears’ primary option - and he delivered. Even after taking a cheap shot from a Packers defender early in the game, Moore stayed in, kept grinding, and ultimately sealed the win with a play that will live in highlight reels for years.
The Bears Have Something Special - Why Break It Up?
Moore’s toughness has never been in question. His production speaks for itself. But what we’re seeing now is something more - a connection with Caleb Williams that looks like the foundation of a long-term offensive identity.
And that’s not something you trade away lightly.
Sure, you can make the case that moving Moore could help address other needs - defensive line, offensive depth, you name it. But when a receiver becomes this essential to a quarterback’s development, especially one as promising as Williams, you don’t just ship him off for flexibility’s sake. You build around that bond.
Let’s be honest: it’s getting harder and harder to picture the Bears moving Moore this offseason. Not after what we’ve seen.
Not after that throw. Not after that moment.
Could things change down the line? Maybe.
Come 2027, when Moore’s dead cap hit drops and the roster looks different, the front office might revisit the idea. But right now?
Trading him would feel like pulling the rug out from under a quarterback who’s just starting to find his stride.
And if Moore’s “My QB” post said anything, it’s this - he’s bought in. He sees what’s happening in Chicago. So should the front office.
Because sometimes, it’s not just about cap space or draft picks. Sometimes, it’s about momentum. And right now, the Bears have it - thanks in no small part to the connection between a rookie QB and his No. 1 receiver.