On one of the Chicago Bears’ final plays in their Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders, wide receiver D.J. Moore was a crucial part of his team’s downfield blocking on a 15-yard run by D’Andre Swift.
After the game, Moore was still on the field, celebrating the win with his teammates.
So when the Bears announced after the game that Moore was staying behind in a Washington, D.C.-area hospital, it was a big surprise.
Moore initially appeared to get banged up in the first quarter of Monday night’s game. After making a 17-yard reception, the wideout took a hit from Commanders cornerback Trey Amos and landed hard on his side.
Moore made a short trip to the Bears’ sideline medical tent but returned to the game on the same drive. Given his impact on one of the final plays of the game, it’s also clear that he finished out the Week 6 clash.
Here’s what we know so far about the Bears’ No. 2 receiver:
DJ Moore injury update
Larry Mayer, a senior writer for ChicagoBears.com, reported that Moore would stay in a D.C.-area hospital Monday night for ‘precautionary medical attention.’ The rest of the team would fly home while Moore remained in the nation’s capital.
The nature of Moore’s injury or other medical issue is unclear as of Tuesday afternoon, and the Bears have yet to provide an update.
Moore, who is in his eighth season and third with the Bears, caught three passes for 42 yards on Monday. He also rushed twice for 10 yards.
DJ Moore stats
Targets: 26
Receptions: 19
Receiving yards: 215
Touchdowns: 1
Rushing: 8 attempts for 25 yards
Moore is second on the team in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns through six weeks of action, trailing only second-year Rome Odunze in those categories.
This story will be updated.