DJ Moore just sold his condo, and while relatively benign, it’s a move that could still stir up some Bears fans and conspiracy theorists.
“Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore on June 6 sold his three-bedroom, 3,272-square-foot duplex penthouse condominium in a building in Lincolnshire for $870,000,” Bob Goldsborough of the Chicago Tribune reported on June 9.
Situated in an upscale lakeside community in a northern suburb of Chicago, the sale of the property could draw attention not just for its size, but for its timing, as it comes amid trade rumors and discussions about how Moore has been told by new head coach Ben Johnson to improve his body language.
Last season, cameras caught Moore looking less-than-pleased on multiple occasions, something the team’s new coach has warned the WR — and the entire squad — against.
Here’s Why DJ Moore Selling His House Could Ignite More Trade Rumors
GettyDJ Moore’s recent sale of Chicago-area condo could have some Bears fans wondering about those trade rumors.
“Just don’t do it,” Moore said Johnson told him about his negative body language, via the Chicago Sun-Times. “Just keep it inside. Talk about it later. Just don’t put it on film. Don’t put it on TV.”
Both Moore and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams were singled out as players Johnson spoke to about improving their body language, leading some to wonder how well Moore may really be meshing with Johnson.
There are also the trade rumors.
Bill Zimmerman of Windy City Gridiron posted the following on X after the 2025 draft:
“What if the Luther Burden pick was made because the new coaching staff isn’t 100% certain on DJ Moore moving forward … If he doesn’t fit well this year, this would be a move they consider for the 2026 season.”
Adam Jahns of The Athletic also noted in a post-draft column that the addition of Burden makes the Bears “better prepared” for a possible scenario in which the team might want to trade any WRs. And, according to Bears insider Jeff Hughes of Sports Mockery, some around the league feel the Bears could move on from Moore.
Moore’s Time in Chicago Has Been More Successful Than Not
Since arriving in Chicago via a trade with the Carolina Panthers in March 2023, Moore has been a linchpin for the Bears’ offense. Over two full seasons, he started all 34 games, hauling in 194 receptions for a total of 2,330 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, plus a rushing TD.
His first year with Chicago, Moore had a breakout year. He posted career highs with 96 receptions, 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns, earning the largest contract extension in Bears history after the year was over: a four-year, $110 million deal with $82.6 million guaranteed.
In 2024, Moore hauled in 98 passes for 966 yards and six TDs, averaging 9.9 yards per catch. PFF gave him a solid overall grade of 73.5, placing him 37th among WRs. He has been Chicago’s WR1 since his arrival, and that will likely continue barring some sort of unforeseen ciircumstance.
Thus, Moore’s recent property sale most likely reflects smart tax planning or a portfolio reshuffling—moving capital from one suburban real estate and potentially into other investments.
“Moore has owned other properties,” Goldsborough also noted. “He sold a five-bedroom, 4,498-square-foot house in Charlotte, North Carolina, for $1.3765 million in 2023. And he long has been trying to sell a five-bedroom, 9,757-square-foot mansion on 3.9 gated waterfront acres in Charlotte for $5 million. That mansion is located on Lake Wylie, a man-made lake on the border of North Carolina and South Carolina.”
