FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Two years ago, now-Atlanta Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney was an ascending star. An impressive rookie season followed by an 81-catch, 1,055-yard, four-touchdown second campaign in 2021 had Mooney, then with the Chicago Bears, amongst the game's most promising young receivers.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- On Feb. 15, Ike Hilliard spoke for the first time since becoming the Atlanta Falcons' receivers coach on Raheem Morris's new staff.
The 2024 NFL Draft is just nine days away. While most people know Chicago holds the No.1 pick in the draft, many forget they also have the ninth pick. Here’s who local experts think they’ll take at No. 9.
The Falcons’ offseason, like everything this franchise does, has come with mixed reviews. The two biggest contracts handed out in free agency were met with polarizing reactions from the general public, and maybe some Falcons fans too.
The Falcons spent more than $200 million in free agency, acquiring the best quarterback on the market in Kirk Cousins as well as an intriguing pass catcher in Darnell Mooney.
The Falcons stormed out of the free agent gates, agreeing to more than $200 million in deals with Kirk Cousins and Darnell Mooney. Depending on your geographical location, you have two different reactions to those deals.
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A new era is beginning in Atlanta and it started with the signing of veteran QB Kirk Cousins. One of the team's next steps, however, left some baffled.
Terry Fontenot came storming out of the gates last year when the legal tampering period began, and the Falcons GM did the same this year. Jessie Bates,
After patching up their two biggest needs heading into the offseason by signing Kirk Cousins and Darnell Mooney, the Falcons’ focus can shift to the defensive side of the ball, where they could use a ton of help across the line as well as cornerback.
The Falcons two most glaring needs coming into NFL free agency were quarterback and wide receiver. On day one of free agency, they made the biggest splash of the entire offseason, inking Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year, $180 million contract.
On the eve of the official start of the 2024 league year, the Ravens gave quarterback Lamar Jackson a new running mate in the backfield, the Texans leveled up and the Cowboys took a long nap. Here are the winners and losers from another hectic day.
The Falcons should be plenty potent on offense in 2024. Mooney will join Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts as the primary playmakers lining up around Cousins.
New Orleans' division rival bolsters its offense with early free-agency moves. On Monday, news broke of Atlanta's significant acquisition of quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Another potential Houston Texans free agent is headed elsewhere in 2024. Former Chicago Bears star Darnell Mooney and the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year, $39 million deal Tuesday morning before deals become official Wednesday at 4 p.m.
The Falcons have a deal in place for a new quarterback, and the team is now set to add to its receiving corps.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Chiefs are among the interested teams in WR Darnell Mooney. Fowler points out that Mooney had his most productive year under Chiefs OC Matt Nagy while they were together in Chicago.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson bet on himself and won. It doesn't always work out that way and didn't for one Bears player apparently. According to the Tribune's Brad Biggs, wide receiver Darnell Mooney is heading toward free agency now but could have been under contract already.
He has been in the league since 2020 and has racked up 2,593 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, including a 1,055-yard season in 2021.
Less than a month ago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney addressed a disappointing season and lack of a 2024 contract. "I want to be here," Mooney said.
The Chicago Bears lost a crushing 20-17 game to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
The Bears took care of one major financial priority recently by working out an extension with trade acquisition Montez Sweat. The team also has a new deal to negotiate with cornerback Jaylon Johnson, but decisions of that nature need to be made on the offensive side of the ball as well.
To hear Darnell Mooney, the target has been there all along and it's a matter of hitting it, whether he's talking about the Bears and a contract extension or catching passes.
The Kansas City Chiefs are a team that many people are going to be keeping an eye on in the coming days.
The Bears have made a number of changes to their receiving corps this offseason, but returnee Darnell Mooney is set to once again be a central figure in the team’s passing attack. His recovery from a season-ending ankle injury remains on a positive trajectory.
Several key members of the Chicago Bears were pictured working out together during the long Fourth of July weekend. Fans immediately noticed Darnell Mooney looks…swoll.
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney offered up a few confident words this week as he looked forward to the 2023 NFL season.
One Chicago Bears wide receiver is exploring a different sport ahead of one the biggest seasons in their NFL career.
The Bears gave an update on injured wide receiver Darnell Mooney as the team looks to build a more explosive offense.
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