Is DJ Moore on the trading block? This feels like a moment where you double-take and ask, “Wait, what?”
It’s almost laughable to imagine the Chicago Bears even considering such a move.
But here we are, dissecting what could become one of the wildest trades in recent NFL memory.
The Bears, fresh off yet another season of frustration and unmet expectations, are reportedly entertaining the idea of trading their star wide receiver.
And for what? There is some potential, promise, and a little draft capital.
Let’s start with the obvious: DJ Moore is the Bears’ offense.
The guy led the team in catches and yards in 2024 with 98 receptions, 966 yards, and six touchdowns.
Sports Illustrated writer Alan Goldsher suggested this idea: Moore could be swapped for New York Jets stars Garrett Wilson and Olu Fashanu and a fourth-round pick.
It’s a tempting package, no doubt.
But tempting enough?
- DJ Moore is the Bears’ top player on offense, leading the team in catches and yards for two years. Trading him would leave a big hole in the team and cost them a lot of money.
- Garrett Wilson is a young, talented receiver, and Olu Fashanu could help protect the quarterback. However, Wilson’s future contract and Fashanu’s injury history make the deal uncertain.
- The Bears would get promising players but lose their top receiver, while the Jets would give up key pieces to fix their struggling offense. It’s a risky move either way.
Garrett Wilson: The Shiny New Toy
Garrett Wilson is good, and no one’s debating that.
The 24-year-old wideout caught 101 passes for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024, and he did it while playing second fiddle to Davante Adams for half the season.
Younger than Moore by three years, Wilson’s ceiling feels higher simply because he hasn’t hit his prime yet.
But let’s not ignore the red flags.
Wilson’s frustration with the Jets is no secret.
He’s voiced his displeasure (without outright demanding a trade), and whispers are growing louder about a potential holdout if the Jets don’t sort out their quarterback situation.
If Aaron Rodgers returns, there’s a real chance Wilson bolts anyway.
For the Bears, trading Moore for Wilson means taking on an equally talented player but one with baggage.
And here’s the kicker: Wilson’s on a rookie deal now, but he’ll soon demand a contract rivaling Moore’s four-year, $110 million extension.
So, financially, there’s no real advantage.
It’s a lateral move dressed up in potential.
Olu Fashanu: The Wild Card
Now, Olu Fashanu is where things get interesting.
The Jets’ 2024 first-round pick showed flashes of brilliance during his rookie season, starting seven games and playing at both tackle spots.
He’s the kind of young, versatile lineman the Bears desperately need to protect Caleb Williams, their franchise quarterback.
But Fashanu isn’t a slam dunk in the slightest.
A foot injury ended his season early, and while his potential is undeniable, potential doesn’t win games.
The Bears have been burned before by banking on unproven talent, and there’s no guarantee Fashanu lives up to his billing.
The Draft Pick Sweetener (Or Is It?)
Let’s talk about that 2025 fourth-round pick.
It’s… fine; not the kind of thing you throw a parade over, but it’s a nice little bonus.
For the Bears, who don’t have a pick in that round, it adds some value.
But are we really going to pretend that a mid-round pick is the thing that makes this trade worthwhile?
The Jets: Desperate or Brilliant?
From the Jets’ perspective, this trade makes a weird kind of sense.
They need to fix their offense, and adding Moore would give Aaron Rodgers another reliable target.
But is it worth giving up Wilson, who’s younger, cheaper, and statistically comparable?
And then there’s Fashanu.
Trading away a young, promising tackle when your offensive line is already shaky feels reckless.
But this is the Jets we’re talking about—a team that managed to turn a loaded roster into a five-win season in 2024.
Perhaps they’ve decided to lean into the chaos.
Why the Bears Should Think Twice
For the Bears, this trade feels like trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
DJ Moore isn’t the issue, though. It’s the lack of depth, consistency, and an offensive line that can actually keep Caleb Williams upright.
Trading away your best receiver for another receiver (even a younger one) and an unproven tackle feels like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
And let’s not forget the financial hit.
Trading Moore means eating two-thirds of his $24.8 million cap hit for 2025.
That’s money the Bears could use to, oh, I don’t know, sign some offensive linemen or draft a few more weapons for Williams.
Why This Trade Probably Won’t Happen
At the end of the day, this trade is just a rumor.
A hypothetical.
A “what if” that gives us something to argue about during the offseason.
The Jets probably aren’t crazy enough to give up Wilson and Fashanu for Moore, and the Bears, despite their many flaws, probably aren’t dumb enough to let their best offensive player walk.
But the fact that we’re even having this conversation says a lot about both teams.
For the Jets, it’s a sign of desperation—a Hail Mary to fix an offense that should already be working.
For the Bears, it’s a reminder that even when they’re trying to do the right thing, they can’t help but flirt with chaos.
So, will DJ Moore actually get traded?
Probably not.
But if he does, buckle up.
It’s going to be one wild ride.
