Chicago Bears Rumors: Darnell Mooney Contract Extension? Draft Quentin Johnston?

Chicago Bears trade rumors are heating up heading into the 2022 NFL Trade Deadline. The Bears lost to the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football, and it became clear the Bears roster needs wide receivers. Robbie Anderson trade rumors were flying around this morning, but he just got traded to the Arizona Cardinals. Should Bears GM Ryan Poles have traded for Anderson? Maybe the Bears will wait until the 2023 NFL Draft to address WR. Could TCU WR Quentin Johnston be the future #1 in Chicago? Bears Now host Harrison Graham takes a look at if the Bears trade for Robbie Anderson, and other Bears news and rumors.

Bears Rumors continue with Darnell Mooney contract extension buzz. NFL Insider Matt Lombardo reports that the Chicago Bears and Mooney have mutual interest in a 2nd contract to keep him with the Bears. Mooney is eligible for a contract extension after this season. Could Mooney get a contract similar to Cowboys’ WR Michael Gallup? Gallup got a 5-year deal worth up to $62.5 million - aka $12.5 million per year. Mooney isn’t a #1 WR, but he and QB Justin Fields have good chemistry and he’s a great #2 WR.

Chicago Bears 2023 NFL Draft rumors have already started flying as rumors fly that the Bears draft a wide receiver. TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston is at the top of the 2023 NFL Draft wide receiver list. Other wide receivers eligible in the 2023 NFL Draft:
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State
- Jordan Addison, USC
- Marvin Mims, Oklahoma
- Cedric Tillman, Tennessee
- Kayshon Boutte, LSU
- Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
- Josh Downs, North Carolina
- Jermaine Burton, Alabama
- Dontay Demus Jr., Maryland