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I’ve got some thoughts on DJ Moore … but our family welcomed a baby girl this week, so she’ll get my Bears takes for now.

Bears moving on without DJ Moore, but memories of his biggest moments will last A miscommunication with Caleb Williams ended the Bears' season and, ultimately, Moore's time in Chicago. Will the trade be a win-win?

The Bears are moving on without DJ Moore. His final game in Chicago was a disappointment, but some magical moments will live on in Bears lore.

From @danwiederer.bsky.social

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Back of the napkin math here...

The Bears trade Moore -- I have him valued at $17M -- and shed a $28M contract.

And then you factor in the value of the second-round pick swap for a fifth...

The Bears went +$11M on Moore and +$8.3M on the pick swap.

That's a robbery, folks.

Bears picks on the first two days of the draft will be 25, 57, 60, 89.

For now.

Bears trading wide receiver DJ Moore to the Bills: Sources Moore had 244 receptions, 3,012 yards and 20 touchdowns across his three seasons with the Bears.

More in our story on the Bills trading for Bears WR DJ Moore:

BREAKING: The Chicago Bears are finalizing a trade to send WR D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills, sources tell @diannarussini.bsky.social.

Nahshon Wright enjoyed a breakout season with the Bears in 2025, setting himself up for a big payday in free agency, whether in Chicago or elsewhere.

Check out this feature from @danwiederer.bsky.social. This gift article is free for all to read.

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Lou Holtz, ubiquitous college football coaching voice and Notre Dame's last champion, dies at 89

Lou Holtz, ubiquitous college football coaching voice and Notre Dame’s last champion, dies at 89 www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Quick thoughts on the Trent McDuffie trade and what it means for the Chiefs

The Chiefs are acquiring pick No. 29, a fifth, sixth, and 2027 third-round pick for McDuffie, per source.

This is great news! Congrats to Jason and another shake of the head to the White Sox for an all-time fumble.

Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman retiring at 27. What it means for Ben Johnson’s team (Gift Article) Dalman joined the Bears on a three-year, $42 million contract with $28 million guaranteed less than a year ago.

Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman retiring at 27. What it means for Ben Johnson’s team www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

On the eve of free agency, the Bears were hit from the blindside: Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring at age 27.

@danwiederer.bsky.social on what it means for Ben Johnson's team.

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From Caleb Williams’ instagram

Colts place transition tag on Daniel Jones, turn attention to Alec Pierce: Sources Jones will make a fully guaranteed $37.8 million in 2026 if he plays on the transition tag rather than signing a long-term deal.

More on the Colts placing the transition tag on QB Daniel Jones, and how it affects WR Alec Pierce:

Let’s have the Maxx Crosby conversation, shall we? @danwiederer.bsky.social and I talk through the Bears scenarios

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pop art style poster of the Music Box Theatre marquee that reads Chicago Critics Film Festival May 1-7, 2026

We're two months out from the 13th Chicago Critics Film Festival, which will be held May 1-7, 2026 at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social 🍿

Early bird passes go on sale next week 🎟️

Keep your eyes peeled for more updates soon 👀

DJ Moore trade pros and cons: What we heard about the Bears at the NFL combine Talking to league sources during combine week, it became clear that Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams have earned respect around of the NFL.

The combine is the ultimate rumor/gossip mill, and this year, folks around the league had positive things (gasp!) to say about the Bears.

Here's what @danwiederer.bsky.social and I heard about Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, the LB situation, Kevin Byard, Darnell Wright and more

More on what I heard about the Chiefs at last week's NFL combine (free link): www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Jeremiyah Love might be my No. 1 overall prospect

Colts QB Anthony Richardson requests trade after disappointing tenure: Sources Richardson ended the 2025 season on injured reserve due to an orbital fracture he suffered due to a “freak accident” during pregame warmups.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson has requested a trade.

More, via @romeovillekid.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Would the Chicago Bears trade QB Tyson Bagent? Backup QB getting some attention GM Ryan Poles said teams have called about Bagent, but trading the backup quarterback would be a tough decision.

Would the Bears trade Tyson Bagent? Would another team be interested in parting ways with draft capital to bring him in as a starter?

It's a talking point here in Indianapolis. Story from the combine

The Athletic Welcomes New Colleagues | The New York Times Company We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…

The Athletic is hiring Barry Svrluga, Adam Kilgore, Candace Buckner, Ava Wallace, Spencer Nusbaum and Jason Murray www.nytco.com/press/the-at...

The most interesting teams of the offseason, part 2: Chiefs, Vikings and Colts Podcast Episode · The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · February 25 · 1h 5m

Was fun to talk to @robertmays.bsky.social on @tafootballshow.bsky.social here. We discussed what's ahead for Chiefs, most likely draft targets, free agency and some big-picture scheme thoughts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Bears head coach Ben Johnson's got jokes. He opened a session with the Chicago media with, "OK, let's start with this. I know what everyone's thinking: Does Caleb have NBA aspirations? And the answer is no," Johnson said. "I think football is his calling. Did you see the 3-point contest?"

Asked about the left tackle spot, Bears GM Ryan Poles went through a variety options the team will consider this offseason, and he did add, “We want to keep Darnell and Jonah together on the right side.”

Also said Joe Thuney moving there was more to help in a pinch, but he’ll stay at left guard.

I think we should adopt a policy worldwide that any runner-up in a championship tilt should receive a stuffed animal moments after losing. Absolutely incredible!

Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dies at 25 Officials have not released a cause of death for the former Purdue star receiver. An autopsy has been scheduled for Sunday.

A very sad day for the Vikings and the entire football community.

Here are the latest details on the passing of Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore, with @aleclewis.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Frank Reich is the master of the comeback. The Jets might be his biggest challenge yet After getting fired midseason two years in a row, Reich thought his NFL coaching career was over. Then his old friend Aaron Glenn called.

After being fired by the Panthers, Frank Reich retired and was living a good life — writing a book, doing charity work, vacationing and being a granddad. So why would he come back to the NFL? And with the Jets? My story. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...