Insider questions DJ Moore’s future with Bears
Despite a repeat season in 2025 Chicago Bears return to a cloud of uncertainty hovers over the postseason over one of the team’s most reliable stars. NFL insider James Palmer recently raised eyebrows on Scoop Citythe question whether DJ Moore really fits into the long-term “youth movement” currently taking over the Windy City.
While the Chicago Bears (11-6) have enjoyed a breakout year under Ben Johnson, the offensive hierarchy is changing. The roster is now teeming with young talent: quarterback Caleb Williams (24), Rome Odunze (23) and rising stars like Luther Burden III (22) and tight end Colston Loveland (21).
According to Palmer, the chemistry between Williams and Moore hasn’t reached the same heights as the bond between the young signal caller and his fellow Gen-Z targets.
“I haven’t seen Caleb Williams really look like DJ Moore,” Palmer noted, suggesting the two operate on different frequencies.
Numbers from the Bears’ heartbreaking 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round seem to support this theory. In that season-ending loss, Williams threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns on 23-of-42 passing.
However, he relied heavily on his younger weapons and tight end Cole Kmet. Meanwhile, Moore, who finished the regular season with a steady 682 yards and six touchdowns, saw his target share fluctuate as Burden and Odunze evolved into primary options.
Moore is still in his prime and remains a a highly respected receiver around the league. He even provided a “Next Generation Stats Moment” with a 25-yard game-winning touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round. Still, that spectacular game could serve as the ultimate “selling” highlight.
With depth at receiver and Loveland’s emergence as a “massive receiving threat,” The bears can decide that Moore’s trade value is too high to ignore. Moving the veterans would allow Chicago to regain assets while fully relying on a young era led by Williams.
2026-02-20 03:48:00
