DJ Moore injury: What happened to Bears WR in 24-17 win vs Titans?

DJ Moore ended the 2023 NFL season as the best wide receiver on the Chicago Bears. Moore caught passes from Justin Fields last season and ended the year with a stat line of 1,364 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

However, the Bears have since replaced Fields with first-overall pick Caleb Williams, and the franchise has added Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze to their wide receiver room. Let's take a look at what happened to Moore in the first game of the season against the Tennessee Titans.

What happened to DJ Moore?

According to Pro Football Network, DJ Moore went to the medical tent after a third-down conversion for Chicago's offense. The pacey pass catcher hit the turf hard, falling out of bounds while making a catch. He promptly removed his helmet and slowly got up. Moore eventually made his way to the Bears’ sideline.

Luckily for the Bears, Moore returned a few plays later and ended the fixture with a game-high five catches for 36 receiving yards.

What next for DJ Moore and the Chicago Bears?

Moore looks healthy and barring any setbacks should be available for Week 2. The skillful wide receiver appeared in all 17 games in 2023 and will be looking to remain a key part of Matt Eberflus' offense.

The Chicago Bears' next game is against the Houston Texans. The Texans are fresh off a close-fought victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

The Bears versus Texans game will be a matchup between two of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the league. Caleb Williams starts for the Bears, while C.J. Stroud features for the Texans.

Williams had an average start to his professional football career, putting up a stat line of 93 yards with a 55.7 passer rating. On the other hand, Stroud ended his 2024 season debut with 234 passing yards and no turnovers. Williams will need to play significantly better if he's looking to beat Stroud and Co.