The Chicago Bears announced they have signed veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore to a four-year contraction extension (through 2029), with sources telling ESPN that the deal is worth $110 million  – the largest in franchise history. The deal includes $82.6 million guaranteed, which ranks third for a wide receiver on a single contract in NFL history (Justin Jefferson $110 million guaranteed, A.J. Brown $84 million). The 27-year-old had two years remaining on the extension he signed at the end of his rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers and was set to hit free agency in 2026.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles said in a news release: “I’m extremely excited to be able to re-sign D.J.  We all know he’s an impact player and a difference-maker for our offense, but his leadership and professionalism make him a cornerstone of our franchise.”

Moore entered the league as the No. 24 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, and joined the Bears in a 2023 off-season trade from the Carolina Panthers. He totaled a career-high 96 catches for 1,364 yards and eight scores over 17 starts last season. Moore logged 460 catches for 6,565 yards and 30 total scores through his first six seasons. He eclipsed 1,100 receiving yards in a season four times so far in his career.

The Bears will host the Houston Texans in their preseason opener — the annual Hall of Fame Game — at 8 p.m. EDT Thursday in Canton, Ohio.

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