Wide Receiver DJ Moore Makes Strong Statement on Bears Future

Wide receiver DJ Moore hasn’t been shy about quarterback Justin Fields‘ future with the Chicago Bears, so it’s no surprise he’s already speaking out about his own.

The Bears acquired Moore from the Carolina Panthers in a trade involving the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Moore has been more than a home run since arriving in Chicago, he’s been a grand slam — hauling in career-highs in catches (96), receiving yards (1,364) and touchdowns (8), per Pro Football Reference. And his best may still be yet to come.

Despite only being a member of the team for one year, Moore has earned the right to vocalize his thoughts and vision for the future. On Wednesday, January 17, he did exactly that when he told ESPN’s Courtney Cronin he can see himself retiring as a member of the Chicago Bears.“I would like to do at least five years here and then, shoot, maybe retire here. That’s always the goal,” Moore said. “I thought I was going to be in Carolina forever. I was there for five years, and I don’t want to be here shorter than that. I’m looking forward to that.”

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In summary, dealing Moore now would be nearly unthinkable. An argument can easily be made that he is the most talented and explosive player on the team’s offense, and any argument to the contrary reads like straw grasping by someone with an agenda.