DJ Moore’s ‘face’ said it all. Rather, the yellow, smiley emoji the Chicago Bears wide receiver posted on social media conveyed his anticipation for who he’ll be lining up across from this fall.
That sentiment spread to other Bears players and the fan base as news filtered out late Thursday that Chicago was sending a fourth-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for six-time Pro-Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen. Several of Moore’s teammates quickly shared his enthusiasm, with safety Jaquan Brisker exclaiming “So turnt!” while the newest Bear, safety Kevin Byard, posted “Let’s go!!
Now all Bears general manager Ryan Poles has to do is figure out who will be throwing to Allen. Whether it’s incumbent quarterback Justin Fields, USC’s Caleb Williams or another top draft pick, Poles made sure whoever is under center in 2024 will be set up with one of the best arsenals the franchise has ever had.
Consider, Johnny Morris, who retired in 1967, is the Bears’ all-time leading receiver with 5,059 yards. Allen has 10,530 receiving yards and 59 touchdowns over 11 seasons with the Chargers.
