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Extra role in the Bears' offense for DJ Moore has been more than a camp gimmick

The idea of DJ Moore as a genuine multi-purpose piece of the Bears' offense felt like something that would pass, but through three games it has not been a novelty.

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During the first padded Chicago Bears' training camp, as a nod to the creativity head coach Ben Johnson brought with him from his time as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, reporters took notice of wide receiver DJ Moore lining up as a running back.

Things took a turn toward being meaningful when Moore took a handoff like a running back would and scored a touchdown during "Family Fest" at Soldier Field.