Dj Moore could be on the move as Bears weigh draft picks and a Maxx Crosby trade
dj moore may have played his final game for the Chicago Bears, with some observers estimating that a fourth-round pick or a conditional third could be enough to satisfy the team as they evaluate roster moves this offseason.
Dj Moore linked to the Patriots and Raiders
National coverage has linked Moore to two potential landing spots: the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders. Commentators also have suggested Moore could factor into a trade package for pass rusher Maxx Crosby, making him a possible chip in a deal that would address the Bears’ need for impact pass rushers.
Draft capital estimates and what teams might give up
Some observers estimate the Bears could accept a fourth-round pick or a conditional third in a straight draft-pick deal for Moore. Other coverage has argued a first-rounder would be out of the question and a second-rounder might be too rich, leaving a third-round pick plus additional assets as the likeliest clean return for the receiver.
One source described Moore as "a pretty comfortable fallback" for teams that miss out on A. J. Brown, noting Brown’s uncertain future in Philadelphia could influence interest and the price teams are willing to pay.
How Moore’s production stacks up under Fields and Williams
Moore’s best statistical season came with Justin Fields under center in 2023, when he finished with 96 catches for 1, 364 yards and eight touchdowns. By contrast, last season with Caleb Williams throwing him the ball he finished with 50 catches for 682 yards and six touchdowns, even though Williams set the Bears’ single-season franchise passing record with 3, 942 yards.
Observers have highlighted more than raw numbers: Moore had game-winning touchdown catches in Chicago’s dramatic regular-season and playoff victories over Green Bay. Still, an NFL source told Fishbain and Wiederer, "It's clear to me Caleb doesn't have a ton of trust in DJ, " a line that has been raised in trade discussions about fit and quarterback-receiver chemistry.
What a trade would mean for the Bears' roster
The Bears would still head into next season with wide receivers Luther Burden III and Rome Odunze and tight end Colston Loveland, leaving Caleb Williams with multiple targets even if the front office chooses to trade Moore. League observers call a Moore trade a legitimate possibility this offseason as the team weighs how best to convert veteran assets into draft capital or roster upgrades, including interest in a Crosby-type swap.
Decision points now center on whether the Bears pursue a clean draft-pick return—likely a third- or fourth-round package—or explore a player-plus-picks deal that could bring an immediate defensive upgrade. The timeline for those choices remains this offseason, ahead of 2026 NFL free agency, when roster construction and cap flexibility will become clearer.
