The Chicago Bears beat Washington with a thrilling 25-24 victory on Monday night. However, the celebration turned cold when star wideout DJ Moore left the stadium immediately in an ambulance.
NFL Fans Demand Answers After DJ Moore’s Overnight Hospitalization Sets Off Shocking Testicular Injury Rumors
NFL Fans Demand Answers After DJ Moore’s Overnight Hospitalization Sets Off Shocking Testicular Injury Rumors (Screenshot via X/@SixPointSports)
The team said it was just a routine check, but now people are guessing and worried after a sports doctor shared a shocking idea online. Some fans think Ben Johnson “cheated on the details.”
NFL Fans Demand Answers After DJ Moore’s Overnight Hospitalization Sets Off Shocking Testicular Injury Rumors
Moore rode to a D.C.-area hospital after the game and reportedly stayed overnight for a routine checkup. Head coach Ben Johnson tried keeping things vague Tuesday morning when he addressed the media via ESPN1000.
“I think we got some good news in that regard… I think he’ll be day-to-day going forward,” Johnson said. “It was a groin deal that he was dealing with, but I think we’re going to be ok.”
The problem? Johnson’s refusal to elaborate sent red flags flying across NFL circles. Enter Jeff Mueller, a physical therapist and fantasy football injury analyst who wasn’t buying the official line.
“Precautionary overnight stay for a groin injury? Only logical explanation is testicular torsion,” he tweeted hours after HC’s statement.
Precautionary overnight stay for a groin injury?
Only logical explanation is testicular torsion https://t.co/5ppdt76rJG
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) October 14, 2025
That shocking statement hit the football world like a blindside block. Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord twists and cuts blood flow to the testicle. It needs quick medical help and sometimes surgery. Right away, fans started connecting the dots together.
One fan wrote, “Fwiw Ben Johnson wouldn’t go into real detail when asked about it and said it was ‘personal’. Not sure if that confirms or changes your diagnosis lol.”
Another replied, “I think he cheated on the details.”
A third user added, “That actually makes a lot of sense. Especially since he was perfectly fine at the end of the game. Might have mentioned it and the trainer rightfully said to go to the ER, where they can try to correct it or see if it subsides on its own. Can be debilitating and serious.”
The fourth one remarked, “I was wondering about possible compartment syndrome or suspicion of internal bleeding but yeah torsion is a possibility.”
Fans sparked a social media firestorm after linking Johnson’s vague comments with Mueller’s diagnosis. The private nature of the injury added to speculation about what actually happened behind closed doors.
DJ Moore Released from Hospital, But Game Status Still in Question
Moore flew back to Chicago on Tuesday after staying overnight in the DC hospital and is now under the team’s medical radar. Johnson labeled him day-to-day but wouldn’t commit to his availability for Week 7.
Ben Johnson says it’s a groin injury for DJ Moore, who is now back in Chicago after visiting the hospital last night.
Johnson: “Good news is that he’s back in Chicago now and we’ll take him day-by-day.”
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) October 14, 2025
So, heading to Sunday’s game, Moore’s status remains cloudy. He caught three passes for 42 yards against the Commanders before the medical scare. His absence could be significant since he leads Chicago’s receiving corps and serves as a security blanket for the offense.
Chicago has depth at wideout, but they likely won’t want to replace the No. 1 target. The Saints’ front seven may need to prepare a new paper if Moore suits up, while the Bears’ medical staff monitors his condition throughout the week.