Where DJ Moore would rank among Bears’ all-time leading receivers
The Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver DJ Moore in a blockbuster trade with the Carolina Panthers for the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles reportedly “adamant” that Moore be included in the deal for the first overall pick, and the Panthers ultimately gave in. Now, quarterback Justin Fields has his No. 1 wide receiver in Moore, who should help elevate the passing game immediately.
But before Moore starts his career in Chicago, here’s a look at where he would rank among the top 15 leading receivers in Bears history:
*All stats courtesy of Pro Football Reference
James Scott
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Years Played: 1976-1983
Receiving Yards: 3,202
Brandon Marshall
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Years Played: 2012-2014
Receiving Yards: 3,524
Dick Gordon
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Years Played: 1965-1971
Receiving Yards: 3,550
Allen Robinson
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Years Played: 2018-2021
Receiving Yards: 3,561
Ken Kavanaugh
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Years Played: 1940-1950
Receiving Yards: 3,626
Willie Gault
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Years Played: 1983-1987
Receiving Yards: 3,650
Marty Booker
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Years Played: 1999-2008
Receiving Yards: 3,895
Matt Forte
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Years Played: 2008-2015
Receiving Yards: 4,116
Curtis Conway
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Years Played: 1993-1999
Receiving Yards: 4,498
Mike Ditka
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Years Played: 1961-1966
Receiving Yards: 4,503
Walter Payton
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Years Played: 1975-1987
Receiving Yards: 4,538
Alshon Jeffery
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Years Played: 2012-2016
Receiving Yards: 4,549
Harlon Hill
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Years Played: 1954-1961
Receiving Yards: 4,616
Johnny Morris
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Years Played: 1958-1967
Receiving Yards: 5,059
DJ Moore
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Years Played: 2018-2022
Receiving Yards: 5,201