D.J. Moore

Here's how we'd grade the Bears-Panthers trade for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Bears can now use their cap space to rebuild the offensive and defensive lines. 1 option for Fields, and should put Claypool and Mooney in a position to succeed. Meanwhile, the Bears stay in the top-10, get extra picks for the future, and add a dynamic weapon for Justin Fields by acquiring Moore. Who will the pick be? [Chicago Bears](https://www.windycitygridiron.com/) traded the first overall pick to the [Carolina Panthers](https://www.catscratchreader.com/). The Panthers are about to jump on a new franchise QB with the No.

Ryan Poles reportedly said he believed he could get a first-round pick in 2024 and 2025. And he could have. But he opted for scratching a No.

From the looks of his charts, he's missed two games in his career. The lowest number of games he's played in one season is 15. They escaped the awkward spot of occupying quarterback territory, without the need for a quarterback. He's apt to catch the deep ball with a nice frame at 6 feet, 210 pounds. Plus, making a trade for a different wide receiver (i.e. This was a seemingly clever move by Poles, seeing as the free agent market for wide receivers was relatively low.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Chase Claypool has a new running mate as the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers make a trade.

How did the Bears and Panthers both fare in their blockbuster trade ahead of the NFL free agency and the 2023 draft? Sporting News hands out the grades for ...

4 overall and the Raiders at No. 2 overall, the Colts at No. The Panthers did give up a lot to jump three teams in particular — the Texans at No. They just are more handcuffed around the QB to help him win big sooner rather than later. 1, with the QB not taken going to Houston, Indianapolis still hoping to get Richardson and Las Vegas still eyeing Levis. The Bears also score a second-rounder in 2023 (No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft Chicago also has clear direction for what to do in NFL free agency, where the organization is sitting on a ton of salary-cap space, even with adding Moore to the mix. The Bears now can focus most on holes up front, either to upgrade their pass protection for Fields or rebuild their edge pass rush. While the Bears continue to roll with Fields as their franchise QB, the Panthers will no doubt now select one of their own. Along with former Steeler Chase Claypool in the big slot role and Cole Kmet at tight end, the Bears' primary passing game weapons suddenly look a lot better. The Panthers will now be on the clock first on April 27 after completing a blockbuster deal to move up.

The Bears are trading the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft to the Panthers in exchange for four draft picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore, sources told ...

They traded for [Baker Mayfield](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3052587/baker-mayfield), the top pick of the 2018 draft, prior to last season. Brown](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3932442/equanimeous-st-brown) under contract at the receiver position. Prior to adding Moore, who put together three 1,000-yard seasons from 2019 to 2021, the Bears had only Mooney, [Chase Claypool](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4046692/chase-claypool), [Velus Jones Jr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035693/velus-jones-jr). [Terrace Marshall Jr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4362630/terrace-marshall-jr)., [Shi Smith](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4259499/shi-smith) and [Laviska Shenault Jr](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4243160/laviska-shenault-jr). [Cincinnati Bengals](/nfl/team/_/name/cin/cincinnati-bengals) in exchange for the No. [Will Levis](https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/106325/will-levis) early last season and impressed with Levis, Alabama's [Bryce Young](https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/106308/bryce-young) and Ohio State's [C.J. During those discussions at the combine, team officials decided to remain focused on getting a quarterback in the draft. [Darnell Mooney](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040655/darnell-mooney) finished with a team-high 493 receiving yards and two touchdowns despite missing the final five games of the season because of injury. [Bears](/nfl/team/_/name/chi/chicago-bears) are trading the No. Stroud](https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/106307/cj-stroud) at the combine, league sources said. They had it in their first season, 1995, but traded it to the Talks with the Bears picked up a couple of days ago and came to a head Friday because Panthers officials saw value in getting a deal done before free agency starts Monday, the source said.

The Bears have reportedly received multiple first round draft picks in exchange for the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft.

That's one word that can sum up everyone's feelings surrounding Friday's blockbuster trade between the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears, including former ...

DJ Moore is headed to the Chicago Bears from the Carolina Panthers in a deal involving the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

The league's legal tampering period begins Monday, March 13 at Noon ET, which is when free agents can begin to agree to terms on new deals before officially signing them. 1 overall pick (and an excessive ask to include him considering the other draft pick compensation, frankly), Moore takes over as It's a good thing in relative terms, considering the revolving door of mediocre passers with whom he worked in Carolina.

Analyzing how D.J. Moore being traded to the Chicago Bears impacts the 2023 fantasy football outlook for Moore, Justin Fields, Darnell Mooney and Cole Kmet.

Moore](/player/dj-moore)is a true number-one wide receiver that can handle a massive target share. Moore](/player/dj-moore) joined the [Panthers](/news/team/carolina-panthers) at a tough time for a wide receiver. [Davante Adams](/player/davante-adams), [A.J. Along with tight end [Cole Kmet](/player/cole-kmet), whose 20% target share led the team in 2022, Moore may not turn the [Bears](/news/team/chicago-bears) into one of the most pass-heavy teams in the league but their above-average pass-catching corps and willingness to take shots could help Fields increase his efficiency and maybe even his volume. Both Mooney (4for4 WR48) and Kmet (TE13) have rankings that match almost perfectly with their current ADP. His rushing ability propelled him to a QB6 finish in 2022 and he is currently 4for4’s QB5, the fifth signal-caller coming off early best ball boards. [Bears](/news/team/chicago-bears) agreed to send the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina [Panthers](/news/team/carolina-panthers) [in exchange for a haul of draft picks and sixth-year wide receiver](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1634320435838894081?s=20) [D.J. [Cam Newton](/player/cam-newton)’s superpowers were waning and Moore’s new team was on the precipice of a quarterback transitional period that would ultimately prove to last the duration of Moore’s career in Carolina. For the next four seasons, Moore’s role as a target hog would only expand and lead to him finishing in the top 10 in target share over the last two seasons. One attribute that might help him compile spike fantasy weeks is his newfound ability to go deep—he ranked top 10 in average target depth last year—something that his new team loves to do. Chicago ranked near the bottom of the league in virtually every passing stat in 2022. Moore](/player/dj-moore).

The Chicago Bears traded the No. 1 overall selection in next month's NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers on Friday for a haul of draft picks and veteran wide ...

In addition to the draft haul they sent to Chicago, the Panthers gave up their leading receiver for the past four seasons. But their trade Friday is affirmation that they will move forward with the 24-year-old by surrounding him with more talent on offense. Carolina was also among the multiple teams hoping to acquire Deshaun Watson in a trade before he went to Cleveland last year. 1 overall selection in next month’s NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers on Friday for a haul of draft picks and veteran wide receiver D.J. He went on to win the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year award and earn three Pro Bowl nods, a first-team all-pro selection and league MVP honors after [guiding the Panthers to Super Bowl 50](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/broncos-beat-panthers-24-10-to-win-super-bowl-50/2016/02/07/4ff82334-ce14-11e5-abc9-ea152f0b9561_story.html?itid=lk_inline_manual_6). Darnold was limited that season because of a shoulder injury, and he lost his starting job the following year.

How did the Bears and Panthers both fare in their blockbuster trade ahead of the NFL free agency and the 2023 draft? Sporting News hands out the grades for ...

4 overall and the Raiders at No. 2 overall, the Colts at No. The Panthers did give up a lot to jump three teams in particular — the Texans at No. They just are more handcuffed around the QB to help him win big sooner rather than later. 1, with the QB not taken going to Houston, Indianapolis still hoping to get Richardson and Las Vegas still eyeing Levis. The Bears also score a second-rounder in 2023 (No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft Chicago also has clear direction for what to do in NFL free agency, where the organization is sitting on a ton of salary-cap space, even with adding Moore to the mix. The Bears now can focus most on holes up front, either to upgrade their pass protection for Fields or rebuild their edge pass rush. While the Bears continue to roll with Fields as their franchise QB, the Panthers will no doubt now select one of their own. Along with former Steeler Chase Claypool in the big slot role and Cole Kmet at tight end, the Bears' primary passing game weapons suddenly look a lot better. The Panthers will now be on the clock first on April 27 after completing a blockbuster deal to move up.