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The Chicago Bears lost some impactful veterans this offseason, whether it's Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman shockingly retiring, losing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker to free agency or releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Chicago also traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, landing a second-round pick in the process.
There were questions about Moore's future with the Bears heading into the offseason following the worst statistical season of his career, as he took a backseat amid a myriad of weapons in the passing game. Moore totaled 50 receptions for 862 yards and six touchdowns. While the numbers didn't show it, he proved to be key down the stretch, especially in Chicago's two wins over the Green Bay Packers, including catching the game-winning touchdown in overtime in Week 16.
For the first time since the trade, quarterback Caleb Williams sounded off on the Moore trade, where he expressed his disappointment from a personal aspect, but he also understands that it's just business.
"He’s a pro. He’s been that since he’s been in the league," Williams said, via Chris Emma. "On the football side of it, obviously, you’re going to miss him being out there making plays for you, for me, for the team. On the other side from the football side, you understand there’s a business side to it. You got to roll with the punches. ... You build up a relationship on a personal level, it sucks that he has to go."
The Bears were able to trade Moore due to the influx of offensive weapons, including last year's standout rookies -- tight end Colston Loveland and receiver Luther Burden III, who both flashed impressive potential. Rome Odunze was poised for a breakout season before suffering a foot injury that had him limited throughout the season, but he's now the top receiver with Moore now in Buffalo.
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There were questions about Moore's future with the Bears heading into the offseason following the worst statistical season of his career, as he took a backseat amid a myriad of weapons in the passing game. Moore totaled 50 receptions for 862 yards and six touchdowns. While the numbers didn't show it, he proved to be key down the stretch, especially in Chicago's two wins over the Green Bay Packers, including catching the game-winning touchdown in overtime in Week 16.
For the first time since the trade, quarterback Caleb Williams sounded off on the Moore trade, where he expressed his disappointment from a personal aspect, but he also understands that it's just business.
"He’s a pro. He’s been that since he’s been in the league," Williams said, via Chris Emma. "On the football side of it, obviously, you’re going to miss him being out there making plays for you, for me, for the team. On the other side from the football side, you understand there’s a business side to it. You got to roll with the punches. ... You build up a relationship on a personal level, it sucks that he has to go."
The Bears were able to trade Moore due to the influx of offensive weapons, including last year's standout rookies -- tight end Colston Loveland and receiver Luther Burden III, who both flashed impressive potential. Rome Odunze was poised for a breakout season before suffering a foot injury that had him limited throughout the season, but he's now the top receiver with Moore now in Buffalo.
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