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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts had a glimmer of hope that they’d be getting the No. 1 overall draft pick for the 2023 season by trading with the Chicago Bears.

However, that possibility has been taken away by none other than ex-head coach, Frank Reich, who is now the head coach of the Carolina Panthers.

According to the NFL, the Bears sent the first pick in the 2023 draft to the Panthers in exchange for two first-round picks, two second-round picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore.

The Panthers originally had the No. 9 pick. The colts currently hold the No. 4 pick.

The news was first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and later confirmed by Adam Schefter of ESPN.

A wide receiver was one of the biggest needs of the Bears’ for this season, and Moore has proven himself to be quite the star player.

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