Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore just signed a $110 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid receiver in franchise history. As soon as he signed the extension, the first thing that he did was try to make a special request to Keenan Allen, who was traded to the Bears during the offseason and is in the final year of his contract.
Moore wants Allen to also sign an extension with the Bears so they can be teammates for seasons to come.
“I was like, man, listen. What’s your number? Let’s get it done,” Moore said to the media. “And I mean, I’m going to leave his number out of it. But I think we can get it done.”
If the Bears can get a deal done with Allen, they'll have a solid wide receiver core to go along with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. In June, Allen said staying in Chicago will depend on what the offer looks like.
“I’m going to play as long as I can,” Allen said. “As far as an extension, I’m going to let the play speak for itself, and if they offer me something that I like, we’ll go from there.”
The Bears wide receiver room is much improved from last season
The Bears wide receiver core will look a lot different than last season, and that should be a good thing to look forward to for fans. Moore, who was their top receiver last season is returning, and he'll be staying around for much longer after signing his contract extension. In his first season with the Bears after being traded from the Carolina Panthers, Moore finished with 96 receptions for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Bears traded for Allen, who has been one of the most consistent wide receivers in the league for years and also can make the argument for the best hands. He finished last season with 108 receptions for 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns.
Rome Odunze was drafted in the first round by the Bears, and he was regarded as one of the top three receivers in the 2024 class. In his last season with Washington, he finished with 92 receptions for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Moore, Allen, and Odunze could be in the conversation for one of the best wide receiver trios in the league, and Williams can make that come true if he comes swinging out the gate. Since Williams is on a rookie deal, the Bears have money to throw around to other players that can help them stay competitive until it's time for the quarterback's extension.
Allen is 32 years old, so his asking price probably isn't high, but the wide receiver has shown that he still has a lot left in the tank to be productive on the field.
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