This DJ Moore benefit won't last long for the Chicago Bears

DJ Moore was the Chicago Bears' best offensive player last season, enjoying a career year in his first season with the team.

Despite inconsistent quarterback play from Justin Fields and Tyson Bagent, Moore thrived in the Bears' offense last season by totaling 1,364 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns.

Given the additions that the Bears made on offense this offseason--Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen and D'Andre Swift--Moore may not be the focal point in 2024 that he was during the 2024 season. However, rather than that being the reason for regression, an argument could be made that he should have more one-on-one opportunities.

Regardless of how Moore projects in the new-look Bears' offense, the fact remains that the Bears can benefit from the fact that they don't have to pay him just yet. In ranking the 6 most team-friendly contracts in the NFL, Bleacher Report listed Moore's contract at No. 4.

"Moore is making only a shade over $20 million per season after signing a three-year, $61.9 million extension that runs through the 2025 campaign back in 2022. He accepted that deal from the Carolina Panthers—his former employer that traded him as part of a package to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in 2023—and has yet to get an extension offer from the Bears despite his strong debut in the Windy City."

- Bleacher Report

To add context to how much value the Bears are getting for Moore, as noted by Bleacher Report, the Bears' wide receiver is earning less per season than Michael Pittman of the Indianapolis Colts and Calvin Ridley of the Tennessee Titans. Considering neither Pittman nor Ridley, in their current form, are game-changers at the wide receiver position, Moore's contract proves how lucky the Bears were to avoid the free-agent market this offseason for wide receivers.

Of course, all good things must come to an end, and Moore's deal expires after the 2025 season. Assuming Moore continues to produce in the Bears' offense, he likely will be one of the wide receivers who benefit most from Justin Jefferson's contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, which will reset the wide receiver market.