DJ Moore has been an iron man for the Bears and also in Carolina but has a groin injury and is day to day. Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

DJ Moore returns home from hospital but game status is uncertain

Originally posted on Chicago Bears on SI
By Gene Chamberlain | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 7:49 PM ET

DJ Moore's status for this week's Bears game at Soldier Field against the Saints will be uncertain until later this week but for now he's at least back with the team

Moore suffered what Bears coach Ben Johnson called a groin injury when hit on the sidelines Monday night against Washington, and then later went to the hospital and remained behind while the team returned to Chicago.

"As you (media) guys heard, DJ didn't make it back on the plane with us, he stayed for precautionary reasons at the hospital," Johnson said. "The good news is that he is back in Chicago now. We'll take him day-by-day."

DJ Moore left in an ambulance and will be staying the night in DC for precautionary medical attention

He seemed to be banged up following this play earlier in the game
pic.twitter.com/AhTcQ3TNjJ
— Six Point Sports (@SixPointSports) October 14, 2025

A head injury knocked linebacker Noah Sewell out of the game after he was struck by teammate Jonathan Ford while making a tackle.

"Noah Sewell didn't finish the game with the concussion, so we'll be following him throughout the week here," Johnson said. "We'll see when we can get him back."

Noah Sewell for the Bears just got absolutely crunched by his own team-mate.

Ugly scenes and hope he's okay. pic.twitter.com/bltGnjcVBn
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) October 14, 2025

Sewell will need to clear NFL concussion protocol to be available. Either veteran Amen Ogbongbemiga or rookie Ruben Hyppolite II would be available for strong side duty if Sewell can't play.

DJ Moore is the only player who gets up limping every week at least 1 time, and I don’t sweat it cuz he’s Wolverine and his cells will regenerate on the bench
— Sadeek (@SadeekCreates) October 14, 2025

Moore prides himself on being available and played through injuries in the past. He has played all 39 Bears games since he came to Chicago. He hasn't missed a game since 2020 with Carolina.

If Moore can't play, it could mean more playing time for Luther Burden III.

Moore has 19 receptions for 215 yards and a touchdown. He suffered the injury when it in the lower leg near the knee by Commanders defensive back Trey Amos. but was able to continue afterward.

DJ Moore blocking downfield on the final drive and biggest play of the night. Minutes later, after the GW FG, he was headed to the hospital.

Big-time respect for 2️⃣. pic.twitter.com/0uFy1j2fpx
— Greg Braggs Jr. (@GBraggsJr23) October 14, 2025

This article first appeared on Chicago Bears on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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