After a brutal 2024 season, the Chicago Bears made some major changes. The biggest was the addition of Ben Johnson as the new head coach, and so far through six weeks, things have gone well.
The Bears are 3-2, and the offense looks to be more than capable enough to make it to the playoffs. Caleb Williams is coming into his own, and the rest of the offensive skill players are contributing meaningful reps.
But, with the additions on offense, there have been some questions over whether D.J. Moore would be "phased out" of the offense, since Johnson didn't acquire him. But, as Bears insider Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune reports, Moore isn't going anywhere.
Bears' D.J. Moore isn't being 'phased out' of Ben Johnson's offense
When asked about whether Moore was being phased out of the offense or not, Biggs shared a very clear answer.
"No," Biggs writes. "While Rome Odunze has emerged as the No. 1 target at the position, Moore hasn't been phased out of what the team is doing."
In Week 6 against the Washington Commanders, Moore had five targets, three receptions, and two carries as a running back. Moore totaled 42 yards on the day through the air and 10 yards on the ground. He also played 60 of the 64 offensive snaps.
The Bears aren't phasing Moore out of the offense, as the veteran wide receiver is still playing significant time on offense. Of course, his role isn't what it was in the past, as Odunze has become the leading receiver in Chicago.
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Luther Burden III is also gaining momentum, as fans are eager to see what the rookie can do in the Bears' offense. But, barring Moore's groin injury keeping him out for a game, the Bears receiver isn't going to see his role in the offense diminish.
So far this season, Moore has 215 receiving yards and one touchdown on 19 receptions to go with eight rushing attempts for 25 yards. Through five games, Moore has played 85 percent of the snaps, and isn't seeing his playing time decreasing anytime soon.
While he may sit out Week 7 due to injury, barring such an injury, Moore is going to remain on the field for the Bears this season. The future may provide change, but for now, Moore is a part of Ben Johnson's offense, and with how the team's looked recently, there's little reason to make such a drastic change.
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