Darnell Mooney - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Ian Cunningham hire gifted Falcons' $39 million letdown with major career lifeline The Atlanta Falcons were basically guaranteed to be moving on from Darnell Mooney this offseason, but Ian Cunningham is saying hold your hor...

FEBRUARY 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Quiet end to disappointing season Mooney caught three of seven targets for 20 yards in the Falcons' Week 18 win over the Saints.

Impact Mooney suffered a shoulder injury during training camp, and his season never got off the ground following his Week 2 debut. After posting a 64-992-5 receiving line on 106 targets last season, Mooney's numbers took a big hit across the board, as he finished 2025 with 32 catches for 443 yards and one touchdown across 15 appearances. Mooney is under contract through 2026 on an inflated $10.97 million salary. The Falcons are likely to clean house somewhat after firing both GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris following Sunday's win over New Orleans. Mooney will turn 29 years old next fall.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Mooney (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Mooney has received the green light to play in the season finale after he was listed as questionable heading into Sunday following a trio of limited practices during the week. Though the Atlanta coaching staff hasn't specifically mentioned that Mooney will be on a restricted snap count Sunday, fantasy managers should be cognizant that the wideout could face more playing-time risk than usual since the 7-9 Falcons are eliminated from playoff contention and have little at stake in Week 18. Like Mooney, starting receiver Drake London (knee) and tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) were also listed as questionable following Friday's practice but will be available to play in some capacity.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable but likely to play Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Friday that Mooney (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's season finale against the Saints but is expected to suit up, Marc...

Impact Mooney popped up as a limited participant on Thursday's practice report, but it looks like he's trending in the right direction to face New Orleans on Sunday. Morris said top wideout Drake London (knee) and tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) are both also listed as questionable but expected to play Week 18. Mooney has only exceeded 50 receiving yards or scored once across his last 10 regular-season appearances, having managed both feats when he secured all three of his targets for 74 yards and a score versus the Saints in Week 12. If cleared to play Sunday, he'll work to improve his lackluster production totals in a rematch against the division rival.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Mooney (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The knee injury appears to be a new issue for Mooney, given that he was not listed on Wednesday's practice report. His participation in Friday's practice will determine whether he enters Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints with an injury designation. If Mooney is unable to play, then David Sills, Dylan Drummond and Deven Thompkins would be in line for more offensive snaps in Week 18.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two catches vs. LAR Mooney caught two passes (on three targets) for 35 yards during the Falcons' 27-24 win over the Rams on Monday.

Impact Mooney made a crucial 13-yard grab on third down to keep the Falcons' offensive drive alive, ultimately ending with a four-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to Bijan Robinson. Mooney added a 22-yard catch late in the third quarter but was not targeted by Cousins again, resulting in a two-catch performance for a second consecutive week. Mooney has caught three passes or less in 13 of 14 regular-season games and has seen five targets or more in just six of those contests. The sixth-year wideout will take a 29-423-1 receiving line (on 65 targets) into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mooney and 4 Falcons who are running out of time to save their jobs The Atlanta Falcons are in a serious cap pickle, which has these five players fighting for their futures.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Darnell Mooney Fantasy Week 17: Projections vs. Rams, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation In Week 17 (Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET), WR Darnell Mooney and the Atlanta Falcons will face the Los Angeles Rams, who have the 19th-ranked pass...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Records two catches in win Mooney caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Mooney played 54 of the Falcons' 77 offensive snaps Sunday, the most of any Atlanta wide receiver in the contest. Despite leading the the receiving corps in snaps, the veteran wideout continued his streak of underwhelming performances. In 13 appearances, Mooney has recorded just 27 catches for 388 yards and a touchdown. The 28-year-old will remain difficult to trust for significant fantasy production heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Rams.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins' play-action pass finds Darnell Mooney for a 16-yard gain Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins rips play-action pass to Darnell Mooney for a 20-yard gain into Arizona Cardinal territory.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Makes three catches vs. Buccaneers Mooney secured three of six targets for 35 yards during Thursday's 29-28 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Mooney played 92 offensive snaps with Drake London (knee) sidelined again, but he was outpaced in the receiving game by all of Kyle Pitts (11-166-1) Bijan Robinson (8-82-0) and Davis Sills (6-78-0). Across 12 regular-season appearances so far, Mooney has surpassed 50 receiving yards on just two occasions. He'll remain difficult to trust for fantasy purposes in Week 16 on the road against Arizona, even if London is unavailable again.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons show fight that has been missing in thrilling comeback against the Buccaneers

The Falcons have embraced the role of spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Fantasy football start or sit Week 15: Kyle Pitts, Darnell Mooney, Kirk Cousins | Sporting News With the Atlanta Falcons set to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday in Week 15, here's some fantasy football start or sit advice fo...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Drake London playing tonight? Injury update, Darnell Mooney start or sit advice | Sporting News The Atlanta Falcons have ruled out wide receiver Drake London for the Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here's a look at some s...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Another miserable season in the A-T-L as Falcons lock up eighth straight losing record

As the final seconds ticked away on a thoroughly dismal performance, at least the Atlanta Falcons didn’t have to worry about hearing any more boos from the home fans

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Officials explain why they called off Darnell Mooney's touchdown catch The Falcons nearly scored a touchdown late in the second quarter, but the pass was ruled incomplete as the receiver stepped out of bounds pr...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Held to one grab Sunday Mooney caught one of four targets for six yards in Sunday's 37-9 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Even with Drake London (knee) out of action again, Mooney couldn't get anything going against Seattle's tough defense, as tight end Kyle Pitts wound up leading Atlanta in all receiving categories. In the three games London has missed, Mooney's managed just a 6-105-1 line on 12 targets, making him little more than a dart throw for fantasy purposes in Week 15 against the Buccaneers, whether London is healthy or not.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rashid Shaheed returns kickoff 100 yards for TD and Seahawks blow away hapless Falcons 37-9

Rashid Shaheed returned the second-half kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, Seattle’s defense came up with three turnovers and the Seahawks beat the hapless Atlanta Falcons 37-9

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Former NFL official confirms refs screwed Falcons out of a TD on costly missed call The Atlanta Falcons were screwed out of a Darnell Mooney touchdown due to poor officiating.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Darnell Mooney & others on the Falcons preparation to take on the Seahawks | Press Conference Darnell Mooney, Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Zac Robinson and Jeff Ulbrich speak to the media following practice ahead of the Atlanta Fal...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons need Drake London to return from knee injury to provide boost to thin wide receiver group

The Atlanta Falcons have been without top wide receiver Drake London for two straight games because of a knee injury

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Falcons waste a big game by Robinson as special teams breakdowns lead to 6th loss in past 7 games

Losses in six of their past seven games have left the Atlanta Falcons needing a huge rally to avoid their eighth consecutive losing season

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Five targets in London's absence Mooney caught two of five targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Jets.

Impact Mooney led all Falcons wide receivers in targets but finished third on the team in that category behind Kyle Pitts (eight) and Bijan Robinson (seven) as Atlanta played without top wide receiver Drake London (knee) for a second consecutive game. Mooney had 74 yards and a touchdown in the first game London missed, but that performance was fueled by a 49-yard touchdown catch. If London remains sidelined in Week 14, Mooney would likely remain the de facto top wide receiver for the Falcons against Seattle's talented secondary.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Week 13 NFL Preview: Stats and Storylines for Five FOX Games

Zac Robinson offered a brutally honest assessment about Darnell Mooney's struggles Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson added to the Michael Penix Jr. dogpile by admitting Darnell Mooney's slow start was on Pe...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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