Denniston Oliver "D. J." Moore Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Carolina Panthers drafted Moore with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. According to Spotrac, Moore signed a four-year contract extension with the Bears worth $110 million in 2024. As of Week 5 in the 2024 NFL season, he has recorded 487 receptions for 6,859 receiving yards and 32 receiving touchdowns in his career. He has also accumulated 364 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. As a rookie, he earned a spot on the 2018 PFWA All-Rookie team.
During his college years, Moore played for the Maryland Terrapins, representing the University of Maryland, College Park, from 2015 to 2017. According to Sports Reference, he recorded 146 receptions for over 2,000 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. He was named the Big Ten Receiver of the Year and received First-team All-Big Ten honors in 2017. Before committing to Maryland, Moore played high school football at Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
D. J. Moore Injury History
According to Draftsharks, Moore sustained a head concussion in 2019. In November 2020, he suffered an ankle sprain, followed by a tailbone bruise in August 2021. In December 2021, he dealt with a thigh hamstring sprain. In December 2022, Moore experienced a knee strain and an ankle injury in 2023.
Major Injuries D. J. Moore Sustained in the NFL
Head Concussion (2019)
On December 22, 2019, D.J. Moore suffered a head concussion in Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. As a result, he missed the team's season finale against New Orleans Saints.
Ankle Sprain (2020)
According to Pro Football Reference, Moore sustained an ankle sprain during the Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season against the Minnesota Vikings. He missed one game against the Denver Broncos in Week 13.
Back Tailbone Bruise (2021)
On August 18, 2021, Moore left Carolina's off-season practice with a tailbone bruise due to a back injury.
Thigh Hamstring Sprain (2021)
Moore was sidelined late in Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season in a game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a thigh hamstring injury on 12th December, 2021.
Knee Strain (2022)
Moore experienced a mild knee strain on December 11, 2022, but he still managed to play in almost the entire game, missing only three snaps in the team's victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season.
Ankle Injury (2023)
According to Pro Football Reference, D.J. Moore was listed with an ankle injury during the Bears' Week 14 game against the Cleveland Browns in the 2023 NFL season.
FAQs on D.J. Moore
A. D. J. Moore was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
A. D. J. Moore stands 6 feet or 1.83 meters tall.
A. D. J. Moore wears jersey number 2, representing the Chicago Bears in the NFL.
A. D. J. Moore is 27 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on 14th April, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
