The Chicago Bears' offense saw a lot of change in the 2026 offseason when it came to the receiver position. DJ Moore was dealt to the Buffalo Bills while both Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay departed in free agency. This left a void on Chicago's depth chart that is yet to be filled, with Moore being the biggest impact player departing from the Bears roster. While it was a down season for the star receiver, the veteran still offered 682 receiving yards and six touchdowns in the 2025 season.
Moore isn't easily replaced, and now the Bears are tasked with the decision as to whether to move forward with the current depth chart or look for answers in this year's draft. Drafting a receiver wouldn't be a shock after losing a trio of contributors in the offseason, with none bigger than Moore. However, the Bears do have the stability of Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, with both pass catchers expected to take steps forward in the 2026 season.
This leaves the Bears debating whether to bet on the team's current depth to fill the void Moore's departure created, or to go out and attempt to draft an answer. Chicago signed Kalif Raymond in free agency, and Jahdae Walker showed flashes of productivity in the 2025 season. Chicago could opt to bet on Walker and Raymond to fill the void, along with expected improvements from pieces at the top of the depth chart.
Bears Facing Difficult Decision Navigating How to Replace DJ Moore's Offense
The most likely scenario appears to be a compromise between these two options, with Chicago drafting a receiver in the later rounds. The Bears aren't looking to add a star receiver to replace Moore, but rather putting together the right combination of pieces to help Chicago's offense collectively replace the veteran.
With this in mind, a draft selection is very much on the table as the Bears lack depth at the position. Raymond is a solid addition, but more impactful as a returner and rotational receiver. It makes sense to bring in a piece to compete for the third starting role and perhaps help offset a bit of the lost production.
This is complicated only by the fact that Chicago has limited selections and is dealing with a myriad of draft needs. Every phase of the defense could use reinforcements while there are still questions floating around the Bears' offensive line. As clearly as the Bears could use further receiver depth, it remains a question whether or not they pull the trigger.
Regardless of the answer, the franchise does need to make a move to help replace the lost production at the position. Even if the current pieces step up and deliver as expected, Chicago has a concerning lack of depth that the franchise must address in the coming days.
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