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DJ Moore’s contract extension further proof of Bears’ new reality led by Ryan Poles, Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears knew Tuesday was coming.
Once wide receiver DJ Moore set career highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns during his first season in Chicago, they knew they’d have to break with their standard operating procedure. The Bears don’t usually offer contract extensions to players with two or more years remaining on their deal, but they made an exception for Moore on Tuesday when they signed the wide receiver to a four-year, $110 million extension, the largest in franchise history.
Moore’s contract, which will have him in Chicago through the 2029 season, now comes with $82.6 million in guaranteed money. This extension, part of the latest in an exploding wide receiver market, will see Moore be ranked seventh among receivers in annual value and third in total guarantees.
Since arriving in Chicago, Moore has starred on the field and become a key leader in a young locker room.
When Moore received just two targets in the Bears’ season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers, he merely shrugged it off. A number of star receivers would choose to make such a flop about them and their lack of touches. But Moore took the drama-free route and backed quarterback Justin Fields and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. He did that time and time again during a season that became filled with questions about Fields’ future in Chicago. Even when it was clear that the Bears were speeding toward a change at quarterback, Moore backed Fields until the end. Once the Bears traded Fields this offseason, Moore immediately started getting to know presumptive No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, and the two worked out before the Bears made the pick official.
Moore quickly became a pillar of general manager Ryan Poles’ rebuild, and, as he did with tight end Cole Kmet and cornerback Jaylon Johnson, Poles quickly rewarded a team leader.
In breaking with the company line and…
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Publish date : 2024-07-31 02:17:31
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