D.J. Moore trade price has been revealed in full.
In a stunning move that continues to ripple across the NFL, the D.J. Moore trade price has been revealed in full — and it paints a vivid picture of the stakes involved for both the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers.
The Price Tag
Back in March 2023, the Bears sent the No. 1 overall pick in the draft to Carolina, in exchange for Moore plus the No. 9 and No. 61 picks in 2023, a first-round pick in 2024, and a second-rounder in 2025.
Analysts broke this down and estimated that the trade value of Moore himself was roughly that of an early to mid second-round pick. One study placed his value around “35” on the Jimmy Johnson chart, meaning approximately an early … second-round asset.
In short: the full package the Bears got — Moore plus multiple premium picks — makes this one of the most intriguing deals of recent years.
Why the Panthers Were Willing
Carolina’s motivation was clear: they wanted the franchise quarterback, and they believed moving up to No. 1 was the way to get them there. The cost? Massive. The fact that Moore was packaged in shows they viewed that receiver asset as a key piece of value to sweeten the deal.
From their side, they were trading away a proven WR and giving up heavy draft capital in return for future potential. It speaks to how teams value the top pick and the risk appetite for a QB gamble.
Why the Bears Believed They “Won” the Deal
From Chicago’s viewpoint: they acquired a top-tier receiver in Moore (who despite inconsistent QB play in Carolina had shown 1,100-yard seasons) and also retained substantial draft currency. As one breakdown put it: “the Bears got somewhere between 135% return on picks alone” before even accounting for Moore.
GM Ryan Poles was quoted saying he was “over the moon” at acquiring Moore and the picks, citing both immediate upgrade and future capital.
How It Has Played Out
Since the trade, Moore has produced strong numbers with Chicago, showing that the Bears’ faith wasn’t misplaced. Meanwhile, Carolina’s QB experiment hasn’t quite blossomed as many hoped — making the trade look even more favourable for Chicago so far.
On the financial side, Moore has since agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension with Chicago — the largest in team history — proving the Bears committed long-term to him.
What It Means
* For Moore: being valued so highly by Chicago signals his status as a key piece of their future.
* For the Bears: they leveraged both an elite player and significant draft assets to reshape their roster.
* For the Panthers: the trade is a risk-heavy gamble that hinges on finding franchise success at QB.
* For the league: this trade becomes a benchmark for how teams value proven WRs + draft capital in major rebuilds.
The Verdict
While no trade is truly “complete” until future picks are spent and careers fully unfold, the revealed price tag for D.J. Moore shows the Bears paid heavily — but arguably got heavily in return. If Moore remains an elite performer and the picks yield impact players, Chicago’s return could be among the most lopsided in recent NFL history.
If you like, I can run through what each of those acquired picks became and assess whether the trade already looks like a win, a draw or a loss for each side.