D. J. Moore
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{About|the wide receiver|the former cornerback|D. J. Moore (cornerback)|other people|D. J. Moore (disambiguation)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = D. J. Moore
| image = DJ Moore WFT-Panthers NOV2021 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Moore with the Carolina Panthers in 2021
| current_team = Chicago Bears
| number = 2
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|4|14}}
| birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 210
| high_school = Imhotep Institute Charter (PA)
| college = Maryland (2015–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 24
| pastteams =
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
- Big Ten Receiver of the Year (2017)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2017)
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 558
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 7,531
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 35
| statlabel4 = Rushing yards
| statvalue4 = 418
| statlabel5 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue5 = 1
| pfr = MoorD.00
}}
Denniston Oliver "D. J." Moore Jr. (born April 14, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Moore was traded to the Bears in March 2023.
Early life
Moore attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he played high school football.{{Cite web |last=Gallen |first=Daniel |date=January 5, 2019 |title=How Philadelphia's DJ Moore – a 'freak athlete' like Saquon Barkley – became the Big Ten's top receiver at Maryland |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2017/11/how_philadelphias_dj_moore_a_f.html |access-date=October 4, 2018 |website=PennLive.com |language=en-US |archive-date=October 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005030829/https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2017/11/how_philadelphias_dj_moore_a_f.html |url-status=live }} He is of Jamaican descent through his father.{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Augusta |date=October 4, 2022 |title=Panthers represent their heritage with helmet decals |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-represent-their-heritage-with-helmet-decals |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Panthers.com}} He committed to the University of Maryland, College Park to play college football.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Chris |date=July 2, 2014 |title=DJ Moore Commits to Maryland |url=https://247sports.com/college/maryland/Article/DJ-Moore-Commits-to-Maryland-29444578/ |access-date=October 4, 2018 |website=247sports.com |archive-date=March 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311042424/https://247sports.com/college/maryland/Article/DJ-Moore-Commits-to-Maryland-29444578/ |url-status=dead }}
College career
Moore played college football for the Maryland Terrapins from 2015 to 2017 under head coaches Randy Edsall, Mike Locksley, and D. J. Durkin.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/dj-moore-3.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005030725/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/dj-moore-3.html |archive-date=October 5, 2018 |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
As a freshman, Moore started 10 of Maryland's 12 games, recording 25 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Gallen, Daniel |date=November 24, 2015 |title=Terps' freshman WR D.J. Moore emerges as spark on offense |url=http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/sports/colleges/maryland/ph-cc-sp-terps-dj-moore-1125-20151124-story.html |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=Carroll County Times |archive-date=January 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103193418/http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/sports/colleges/maryland/ph-cc-sp-terps-dj-moore-1125-20151124-story.html |url-status=live }} As a sophomore, he started all 13 games and had 41 receptions for 637 yards and six touchdowns. As a junior, he started all 12 games and set a school record with 80 receptions for 1,033 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Gallen, Daniel |date=December 19, 2017 |title=Maryland WR DJ Moore, a Philadelphia native and former Imhotep star, declares for the NFL draft |url=http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2017/12/maryland_wr_dj_moore_a_philade.html |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=pennlive |archive-date=March 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323204339/http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2017/12/maryland_wr_dj_moore_a_philade.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Juliano, Joe |date=November 23, 2017 |title=Imhotep's D.J. Moore has adapted to become top receiver for Maryland |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn_state/dj-moore-imhotep-penn-state-football-wide-receiver-20171123.html |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |archive-date=January 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126104015/http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn_state/dj-moore-imhotep-penn-state-football-wide-receiver-20171123.html |url-status=live }} After his junior season, Moore was named to the first-team All-Big Ten Conference, and was the Big Ten Receiver of the Year.{{Cite web |title=2017 Big Ten Individual Award Winners |url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2017-18/misc_non_event/17fbawards.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040958/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2017-18/misc_non_event/17fbawards.pdf |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=CSTV.com}}
Following his junior season, Moore made the decision to enter the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |author-link=Adam Rittenberg |date=December 19, 2017 |title=Maryland's D.J. Moore decides to enter NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/story/_/id/21816326/maryland-terrapins-wr-dj-moore-entering-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213024143/http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/story/_/id/21816326/maryland-terrapins-wr-dj-moore-entering-nfl-draft |archive-date=February 13, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite news |last=Stubbs, Roman |date=December 19, 2017 |title=DJ Moore to skip senior season at Maryland for NFL draft |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/terrapins-insider/wp/2017/12/19/d-j-moore-to-skip-senior-season-at-maryland-for-nfl-draft/ |access-date=April 17, 2018 |newspaper=The Washington Post |archive-date=April 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415014619/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/terrapins-insider/wp/2017/12/19/d-j-moore-to-skip-senior-season-at-maryland-for-nfl-draft/ |url-status=live }}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||
| colspan="15" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Maryland Terrapins}}"| Maryland Terrapins | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Receiving ! colspan="4"| Rushing | ||||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| 2015
| 12 || 10 || 25 || 357 || 14.3 || 3 || 1 || 9 || 9.0 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2016
| 13 || 13 || 41 || 637 || 15.5 || 6 || 11 || 55 || 5.0 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2017
| 12 || 12 || 80 || 1,033 || 12.9 || 8 || 5 || 61 || 12.2 || 1 | ||||||||||
| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/dj-moore-3.html Career] | 37 | 35 | 146 | 2,027 | 13.9 | 17 | 17 | 125 | 7.4 | 1 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Moore was invited to the 2018 NFL combine, where he led receivers in the broad jump, and recorded the second best vertical jump. He also ran a 4.42 second 40-yard dash.{{Cite web |last=Katz, Jordan |date=March 4, 2018 |title=Former Terp DJ Moore had a great day at the NFL Combine. |url=http://www.dbknews.com/2018/03/04/dj-moore-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-combine-maryland-football/ |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=The Diamondback |archive-date=March 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320230735/http://www.dbknews.com/2018/03/04/dj-moore-nfl-draft-wide-receiver-combine-maryland-football/ |url-status=live }}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0
| weight = 210
| dash = 4.42
| ten split = 1.54
| twenty split = 2.59
| shuttle = 4.07
| cone drill = 6.95
| vertical = 39+1/2
| broad ft = 11
| broad in = 0
| bench = 15
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 31+5/8
| hand span = 9+5/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2018 |title=NFL Draft Prospect Profile – D.J. Moore |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/d.j.-moore?id=32462018-0002-5602-31ed-ce270f370fe4 |access-date=March 1, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308101202/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/d.j.-moore?id=32462018-0002-5602-31ed-ce270f370fe4 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Maryland WR D.J. Moore : 2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1003116&draftyear=2018&genpos=wr |access-date=May 12, 2018 |website=NFLDraftScout.com |archive-date=May 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511113714/http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1003116&draftyear=2018&genpos=WR |url-status=live }}
}}
=Carolina Panthers =
==2018==
File:Dj moore 2018.jpg in 2018]]
Moore was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round with the 24th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2018 |title=Panthers draft D.J. Moore in first round |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-draft-DJ-Moore-in-first-round/57fc8267-c8ef-4225-8d15-3f033f68bc6b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427172612/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-draft-DJ-Moore-in-first-round/57fc8267-c8ef-4225-8d15-3f033f68bc6b |archive-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Panthers.com}} Moore was the first wide receiver drafted.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On June 18, 2018, he signed a four-year deal worth $11.2 million featuring a $6.2 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=June 18, 2018 |title=Panthers ink first-rounder D.J. Moore to rookie deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-ink-first-rounder-d-j-moore-to-rookie-deal-0ap3000000937639 |access-date=June 18, 2018 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=June 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619140218/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000937639/article/panthers-ink-firstrounder-dj-moore-to-rookie-deal |url-status=live }}
Moore made his NFL debut in the Panthers' season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. In the 16–8 victory, he had no targets but did have a three-yard rush to go along with a 15-yard punt return.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Panthers' D.J. Moore: Not targeted in debut |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/panthers-d-j-moore-not-targeted-in-debut/ |access-date=October 1, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001220454/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/panthers-d-j-moore-not-targeted-in-debut/ |url-status=live }} In the following game, a 31–24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, he recorded a 51-yard touchdown reception for his first professional catch.{{Cite web |last=Newberry |first=Paul |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Panthers' Moore has a day to remember _ both good and bad |url=https://www.apnews.com/a519f62e42c64d2892d77623ddddcabf |access-date=October 4, 2018 |website=AP News |language=en-US |archive-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004225929/https://www.apnews.com/a519f62e42c64d2892d77623ddddcabf |url-status=live }} In a Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions, Moore had a breakout game with seven receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=Tim |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Winners and losers for the Panthers' one-point loss to Lions |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/18/winners-and-losers-for-the-panthers-one-point-loss-to-lions/ |access-date=December 3, 2018 |website=USA Today |language=en-US |archive-date=December 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204010008/https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/18/winners-and-losers-for-the-panthers-one-point-loss-to-lions/ |url-status=live }} Overall, he finished his rookie season with 55 receptions for 788 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00.htm |access-date=March 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302051825/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00.htm |url-status=live }} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team, becoming the second Panthers receiver to claim this award, joining Rae Carruth in 1997.{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Gil |author-link=Gil Brandt |date=January 23, 2019 |title=Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley lead 2018 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/baker-mayfield-saquon-barkley-lead-2018-nfl-all-rookie-team-0ap3000001012939 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126005944/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001012939/article/baker-mayfield-saquon-barkley-lead-2018-nfl-allrookie-team |archive-date=January 26, 2019 |access-date=December 20, 2019 |website=NFL.com |language=en}}
==2019==
In Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals, Moore caught one pass for a 52-yard touchdown in the 38–20 win.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=Allen throws 4 TDs, Panthers beat Cardinals 38–20 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127962 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=December 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213052457/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127962 |url-status=live }} In Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers, Moore caught nine passes for 120 yards in the 24–16 loss.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2019 |title=Packers' Jones scores 3 TDs in 24–16 win over Carolina |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127944 |access-date=November 10, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=August 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809000144/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127944 |url-status=live }} During Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, Moore finished with six catches for 126 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns as the Panthers lost 31–34.{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Lutz's kick lifts Saints to dramatic 34–31 win over Panthers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127922 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=February 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203114038/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127922 |url-status=live }} Overall, in the 2019 season, Moore finished with 87 receptions for 1,175 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311042429/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live }}
==2020==
In Week 2, Moore recorded eight receptions for 120 receiving yards in a 17–31 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200tam.htm |access-date=September 23, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183712/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200tam.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 5 against the Falcons, Moore recorded four catches for 93 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown reception, during the 23–16 win.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons – October 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010110atl.htm |access-date=October 11, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019101752/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010110atl.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 7, he had four receptions for 93 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 27–24 loss to the Saints.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250nor.htm |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101083552/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250nor.htm |url-status=live }} In Week 11 against the Lions, Moore recorded seven catches for 127 yards during the 20–0 win.{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers - November 22nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011220car.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115122030/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011220car.htm |url-status=live }} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Panthers on December 7, 2020,{{Cite news |last=Gantt, Darin |date=December 7, 2020 |title=Panthers place eight players on reserve/COVID list |work=Panthers.com |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-eight-players-on-reserve-covid-list |access-date=January 14, 2021 |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115172907/https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-eight-players-on-reserve-covid-list |url-status=live }} and activated on December 16.{{Cite news |last=Bryan, Will |date=December 16, 2020 |title=DJ Moore activated from reserve/COVID-19 list |work=Panthers.com |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/dj-moore-activated-from-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=January 14, 2021 |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116210835/https://www.panthers.com/news/dj-moore-activated-from-reserve-covid-19-list |url-status=live }} In Week 15 against the Packers, Moore recorded six catches for 131 yards during the 24–16 loss.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers - December 19th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012190gnb.htm |access-date=December 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216235206/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012190gnb.htm |url-status=live }} Moore finished the 2020 season with 66 receptions for 1,193 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124030136/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live }}
==2021==
On April 30, 2021, the Panthers exercised the fifth-year option on Moore's contract.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Panthers pick up options on Sam Darnold, DJ Moore |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/sam-darnold-dj-moore-fifth-year-option-picked-up-carolina |access-date=April 30, 2021 |website=Panthers.com |archive-date=April 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430130331/https://www.panthers.com/news/sam-darnold-dj-moore-fifth-year-option-picked-up-carolina |url-status=live }} The option guarantees a salary of $11.116 million for the 2022 season.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=April 29, 2021 |title=Panthers exercise D.J. Moore's fifth-year option |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/29/panthers-exercise-d-j-moores-fifth-year-option/ |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US |archive-date=October 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001170214/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/29/panthers-exercise-d-j-moores-fifth-year-option/ |url-status=live }} In Week 3, against the Houston Texans, Moore recorded eight receptions for 126 yards in the 24–9 victory.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans - September 23rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109230htx.htm |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221120163827/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109230htx.htm |url-status=live }} In the following game against the Cowboys, he recorded eight receptions for 113 yards and two touchdowns in the 36–28 loss.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys - October 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110030dal.htm |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221118085904/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110030dal.htm |url-status=live }} Moore finished the 2021 season with 93 receptions for 1,157 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=March 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308215621/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2021 |url-status=live }}
==2022==
On March 18, 2022, Moore signed a three-year, $61.9 million contract extension with the Panthers through the 2025 season.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 18, 2022 |title=Panthers sign WR D.J. Moore to three-year extension worth $61.9M in new money |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-sign-wr-d-j-moore-to-three-year-extension-worth-61-9m-in-new-money |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=November 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115212202/https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-sign-wr-d-j-moore-to-three-year-extension-worth-61-9m-in-new-money |url-status=live }} In Week 8, against the Falcons, Moore had six receptions for 152 yards and a touchdown in the 37–34 overtime defeat.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons - October 30th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210300atl.htm |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104181448/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210300atl.htm |url-status=live }} Moore's touchdown was a 62-yard catch that appeared to set up the Panthers to win the game with only 12 seconds remaining. However, Moore took off his helmet out of bounds and was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, which moved the extra point back. The kick was missed and the Falcons later won the game.{{Cite web |last=Kownack |first=Bobby |date=October 30, 2022 |title=Panthers' Steve Wilks on WR D.J. Moore's costly penalty: 'We've got to make sure we're smart enough' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-steve-wilks-on-wr-d-j-moore-s-costly-penalty-we-ve-got-to-make-sure-we- |access-date=November 19, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US |archive-date=November 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115111751/https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-steve-wilks-on-wr-d-j-moore-s-costly-penalty-we-ve-got-to-make-sure-we- |url-status=live }} Moore was off the field when he was penalized and the moment became a controversial topic on whether it should have been flagged.{{Cite magazine |last=Williams |first=Madison |date=October 31, 2022 |title=NFL Rules Expert Says Panthers' DJ Moore Shouldn't Have Been Penalized |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/10/31/longtime-nfl-referee-says-dj-moore-shouldnt-have-been-penalized-panthers |access-date=November 19, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us |archive-date=November 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110124501/https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/10/31/longtime-nfl-referee-says-dj-moore-shouldnt-have-been-penalized-panthers |url-status=live }} Moore finished the 2022 season with 63 receptions for 888 receiving yards and a career-high seven receiving touchdowns, breaking his three-year streak of 1,000-yard receiving seasons.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00.htm |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Chicago Bears=
==2023==
On March 10, 2023, the Panthers agreed to trade Moore and the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, as well as several other draft picks (including their 2024 first-round pick, later used to draft Caleb Williams), to the Chicago Bears for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which the Panthers used to select Bryce Young. The trade was made official when the league calendar year began on March 15.{{Cite news |date=2023-03-10 |title=Sources: Bears deal No. 1 overall pick to Panthers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35830753/bears-trading-no-1-overall-pick-panthers-wr-dj-moore-multiple-picks |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=March 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311042427/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35830753/bears-trading-no-1-overall-pick-panthers-wr-dj-moore-multiple-picks |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/dj-moore-on-joining-bears-justin-fields-it-going-to-be-real-special-trade|title=DJ Moore on joining Bears: 'It's going to be real special'|work=ChicagoBears.com|first=Larry|last=Mayer|date=March 15, 2023}} Moore left the Panthers fourth in franchise history with 5,201 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers Career Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/car/career-receiving.htm |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On September 24, during Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Moore recorded three receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, his first of the year, during the 41–10 loss.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Kansas City Chiefs - September 24th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202309240kan.htm |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On October 5, in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders, Moore recorded eight catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns in a Bears victory, with a final score of 40–20.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders - October 5th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310050was.htm |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His three touchdowns were a single game career high. His 230 yards is also a career high and the second-most receiving yards for a Bear in a single regular-season game.{{Cite web |title=Most Receiving Yards In A Game By A Bear |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-receiving-yards-in-a-game-by-a-bear |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}
In Week 12, Moore surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in a season for the fourth time in a road victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Overall, Moore had 96 receptions for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns, all career highs.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2024==
On July 31, 2024, Moore and the Bears agreed to a four-year, $110 million contract extension. In addition, the deal made Moore the first receiver in NFL history to have the first 10 years of his career guaranteed.{{cite web | last=DeArdo | first=Bryan | title=DJ Moore contract extension: Bears lock up star wideout on historic deal worth $110 million over four years | website=CBSSports.com | date=2024-07-30 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dj-moore-contract-extension-bears-lock-up-star-wideout-on-historic-deal-worth-110-million-over-four-years/amp/ | access-date=2024-10-12}}
In Week 5 of the 2024 season, against his former team, the Carolina Panthers, Moore had five receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns in the 36–10 win.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears - October 6th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202410060chi.htm |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He finished the 2024 season with 98 receptions for 966 yards and six touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=D.J. Moore 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career High |
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2018 | CAR
| 16 || 10 || 55 || 788 || 14.3 || 82 || 2 || 13 || 172 || 13.2 || 32 || 0 || 4 || 3 | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | CAR
| 15 || 15 || 87 || 1,175 || 13.5 || 52 || 4 || 6 || 40 || 6.7 || 13 || 0 || 2 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | CAR
| 15 || 14 || 66 || 1,193 || 18.1 || 74 || 4 || 2 || 22 || 11.0 || 21 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | CAR
| 17 || 17 || 93 || 1,157 || 12.4 || 64 || 4 || 8 || 48 || 6.0 || 14 || 0 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2022 | CAR
| 17 || 17 || 63 || 888 || 14.1 || 62 || 7 || 10 || 53 || 5.3 || 11 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | CHI
| 17 || 17 || 96 || 1,364 || 14.2 || 58 || 8 || 4 || 21 || 5.3 || 16 || 1 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | CHI
| 17 || 17 || 98 || 966 || 9.9 || 44 || 6 || 14 || 75 || 5.4 || 14 || 0 || 1 || 1 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorD.00.htm Career] | 114 | 107 | 558 | 7,531 | 13.5 | 82 | 35 | 57 | 431 | 7.6 | 32 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
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