The Bears originally got DJ Moore plus a massive draft haul when they traded away the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers.

Quick Scoop: What did the Bears get for DJ Moore?

To be precise, the question people usually mean is: what did the Bears get in the trade that brought DJ Moore to Chicago? That came from the Panthers in March 2023.

The full trade package

When Chicago sent the 2023 No. 1 overall pick to Carolina, the Bears received:

  • WR DJ Moore
  • 2023 first-round pick: No. 9 overall
  • 2023 second-round pick: No. 61 overall (a late second-rounder)
  • 2024 first-round pick: which ended up becoming the No. 1 overall pick in 2024
  • 2025 second-round pick

In simple terms, the Bears turned the 2023 No. 1 pick into an established No. 1 receiver plus two firsts and two seconds spread over three drafts.

Why this was such a big deal

This trade has been talked about as a franchise-shaping move for Chicago because:

  • They immediately upgraded their passing game with DJ Moore, a receiver who had already produced multiple 1,000-yard seasons before arriving.
  • The extra first-rounders and second-rounders gave them long-term flexibility to build around their young core, including at quarterback and premium positions.

In forum terms, the quick answer to “what did the Bears get for DJ Moore?” is: They didn’t trade DJ Moore away in that deal — they received him, plus four high draft picks, for giving up the 2023 No. 1 overall pick.

TL;DR: The Bears got DJ Moore, the 2023 No. 9 pick, the 2023 No. 61 pick, a 2024 first (became No. 1 overall), and a 2025 second in the blockbuster trade with Carolina.

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