One of the biggest trades in Chicago Bears history went down on Friday afternoon. The Bears dealt their No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for multiple first and second round picks, as well as veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore.
The move ensures the Panthers get their choice of quarterback prospect in this year’s draft, while the Bears are set for years to come with future capital as well as a proven receiving threat.
The trade for the Bears isn’t surprising in the slightest as general manager Ryan Poles wasn’t shy about stating his intentions to move down. The Bears showed their commitment to Justin Fields and needed more picks to fill the many holes they had.
Did they do enough with the Panthers to get proper value for the pick, though? Here is our initial grade of the trade.