Chicago Bears receiver D.J. Moore has been in the NFL since 2018 and has had his fair share of hardship.

Regardless, he hasn’t let that determine his level of play and has been a consistent receiver in this league. He enters his fourth season with the Bears in 2026, and the franchise is very fortunate to have him.

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He was lucky to start his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. He had Cam Newton throwing him the ball from 2018-2019. Then, Newton joined the New England Patriots, and Moore’s quarterback was Teddy Bridgewater.

Still, Moore was able to finish with 1,193 receiving yards in 2020. Moore went over the 1000-yard mark in 2021 with Sam Darnold. His number dipped in 2022, but Moore still had a respectable 888 receiving yards and led the team.

Then in 2023, the Bears traded for Moore and sent the No. 1 overall pick to the Panthers. Moore had a career-high 1,364 receiving yards with Justin Fields under center. That speaks volumes about the kind of talent he is.

He almost broke 1000 yards in 2024, finishing with 966 receiving yards during Caleb Williams’ rookie season. He ended the 2025 season with 682 receiving yards.

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Moore’s consistency has helped him stand out during his NFL career. However, he is also on an elite list of wideouts.

He is now 28, but before he turned 27, Moore joined a prestigious group of receivers. Moore had the eighth-most career receiving yards before turning 27, joining the likes of Justin Jefferson, Randy Moss, DeAndre Hopkins, CeeDee Lamb, Mike Evans, Larry Fitzgerald and Ja’Marr Chase.

The Bears receiver had over 6,000 career receiving yards before his 27th birthday. With the kind of names on that list, it’s definitely some elite company.

Unfortunately, Moore’s future with the Bears is in question. He is still on his four-year, $110 million contract with Chicago, and won’t become a free agent until 2030, according to Spotrac.

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There have been rumors that the Bears may consider trading him. His name has been featured in multiple mock trades for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby.

Moore has made it clear he would love to stay in Chicago, but that contract is weighing heavily on the Bears’ cap space.

It can be hard to find a receiver like Moore. However, his time with the Bears’ organization could be coming to a close.