Former Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore was the lone player included in the blockbuster deal that sent the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft from the Bears to Carolina, and on Sunday he issued a statement to his fans. He included a video of him running out of the tunnel for the Panthers—the team that drafted him five years ago.
“I am forever grateful for the Carolina Panthers Organization for making my Dream come true by drafting me in ’18,” Moore wrote on Twitter. “I want to Thank all of the people from top down who have made the start of this journey special for me in Carolina. Thank You & Much Love.”