DJ Moore Thinks Keenan Allen Will Sign Long-Term Bears Contract After Learning Price

After DJ Moore got a long-term contract extension from the Chicago Bears this week, he expressed optimism that Keenan Allen will be able to secure a new deal.

Speaking to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Moore said he believes the Bears and Allen have a path to a new contract after the two receivers discussed what Allen is looking for.

"I did that yesterday," Moore explained. "I was like, 'man, listen, what's your number? Let's get it done.' And I mean, I'm going to leave his number out of it, but I think we can get it done. So it should be interesting."

The Bears signed Moore to a four-year, $110 million extension on Tuesday that keeps him under contract through the 2029 season.

Moore, 27, is a key part of Chicago's long-term offensive core that includes Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Darnell Wright and Teven Jenkins.

Allen's spot on the Bears beyond 2024 will be interesting to follow. He's entering the final season of a four-year, $80 million contract he originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in September 2020.

The Bears acquired Allen for a 2024 fourth-round draft pick in March. He turned 32 in April and has missed 11 games due to injuries over the past two seasons, but continues to be a very productive receiver when he's on the field.

Allen finished last season with 108 receptions, 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games.

A lot of what happens with Allen could depend on how Odunze fares in his rookie season. If the Washington alum has an immediate impact, the Bears could look to save money by not paying two receivers big money and use the cap savings to address other positions of need next offseason.

Of course, the benefit of having a quarterback on a rookie contract for up to five seasons is the team has more cap flexibility to keep quality players on lucrative contracts at other positions.