Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed in a press conference today that star wide receiver D.J. Moore will no longer suit up for the team—effective immediately.
Johnson, who took over the reins in the offseason with high expectations to rejuvenate the Bears offense, made the jaw-dropping announcement amid growing speculation over Moore’s absence from team practices and workouts during the past week.
“After multiple discussions behind closed doors, we’ve come to a tough but necessary decision,” Johnson stated. “D.J. Moore will no longer be part of our active roster moving forward. The situation has escalated beyond repair, and it’s in the best interest of both parties to part ways.”
Sources close to the organization suggest the fallout stems from an internal disagreement between Moore and the coaching staff over his role in the offense. Reportedly, Moore expressed strong frustration about a shift in the offensive game plan that would significantly reduce his targets in favor of recently acquired weapons. Tensions reportedly flared in a private team meeting, leading to a heated exchange between Moore and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand.
What makes the announcement even more chaotic is the timing. Moore, 27, is widely considered the Bears’ top offensive weapon and coming off a 1,300-yard season. Many viewed him as the centerpiece of the team’s revamped passing attack heading into the 2025 campaign with rookie QB Caleb Williams. Now, Chicago is left scrambling just weeks before the preseason kicks off.
Fans have erupted on social media, with many demanding the Bears resolve the issue or fire whoever is responsible for losing such a key asset. “This is absolute madness. How do you lose your WR1 before the season starts?” one fan posted on X.
While Johnson did not confirm whether Moore will be traded or released, insiders say the Bears are exploring “all possible options,” including a trade package that could bring in another top-tier receiver before Week 1.
The front office has yet to issue a formal statement, but one thing is clear—the Chicago Bears’ locker room is in turmoil, and the loss of D.J. Moore could be the first major crack in what was supposed to be a promising new era under Coach Ben Johnson.
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