Bears GM Ryan Poles Addresses DJ Moore Trade Possibility at NFL Combine
Bears GM Ryan Poles discussed DJ Moore’s future at the NFL Combine, making it clear Chicago will evaluate all scenarios this offseason.
The Chicago Bears are not dismissing trade chatter around DJ Moore, but they are not pushing him out the door either.
At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, general manager Ryan Poles addressed Moore’s status directly.
"Yeah. I have to have conversations to see what, like I said, the best combination of players we can bring in," Poles said. "We want him here. We think highly of him. He's a great teammate. He has been productive pretty consistently over the last however many years he’s been here. So I have nothing but great things to say about him.
"But this is the time now where we have to look at all the different scenarios to see what can allow us to put the best team out there. And I’ve talked about this before. There are relationships there. There’s a lot there that make it really, really difficult. He’s a guy we want here. But we have to look at all the different scenarios."
That statement walks a careful line.
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Poles made it clear that the organization values Moore. He praised his competitiveness and overall contribution. At the same time, he acknowledged the front office must evaluate every roster scenario.
That includes potential trades.
Moore is scheduled to earn $24.5 million in 2026. He turns 29 in April. Those two factors naturally enter the conversation when a team builds around a quarterback on a rookie contract.
The Bears must maximize cap efficiency while supporting Caleb Williams. Every dollar matters. So does every skill player.
However, moving Moore would create ripple effects. He remains Chicago’s most proven receiver. In 2025, he was Mr. Clutch.
Poles’ comments suggest the Bears are conducting due diligence rather than initiating a fire sale.
Front offices use the NFL Combine to gather information. Trade frameworks often begin in Indianapolism but listening does not mean acting.
If a team presented a significant offer for DJ Moore, Poles would evaluate it. That is responsible management. It does not signal dissatisfaction with the player, and it doesn't guarantee he'll be moved.
Poles wants to field the best possible roster. That requires examining contracts, depth charts, and long-term projections. It also requires making tough, often emotional decisions.
For now, the Chicago Bears prefer Moore in Chicago. That much is clear.
But the general manager also made one thing equally clear. No scenario goes unexplored during roster-building season.
