Bears’ D.J. Moore on Added Responsibility of Taking Snaps in Backfield: ‘They Pay Me the Big Bucks to Do It’

‘[We’re] just trying to find ways to be creative about how we do that, trying to get him touches in in every way we can,’ offensive coordinator Declan Doyle sai

DJ Moore #2 of the Chicago Bears speaks to the media after Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., on June 03, 2025. Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore is embracing the challenge of lining up in the backfield.

Head coach Ben Johnson and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle have begun using Moore out of the backfield during training camp. The new wrinkle is a growing trend in the NFL where offenses use receivers out of the backfield to create mismatches. At a press conference at the Bears’ training camp, Moore said that learning the playbook is difficult, but he wants to help the team.