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Giants Add WR Darnell Mooney on $10M Contract After Falcons Release

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:22 PM

The New York Giants have secured wide receiver Darnell Mooney on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, according to Saturday reports. The 28-year-old veteran was recently cut by Atlanta as a salary cap move despite signing a $39 million contract with the team just last year.

Multiple reports indicate the New York Giants have reached an agreement with wide receiver Darnell Mooney on a one-year deal valued at up to $10 million, according to Saturday sources.

Atlanta cut ties with the 28-year-old Mooney earlier this month in a cost-cutting move, despite the receiver being under contract through a three-year, $39 million deal he inked in March 2024. The Falcons faced an $18.4 million salary cap hit from Mooney but freed up $7.42 million by releasing him.

New York’s receiving corps took a hit this week when their top pass-catcher from 2025, Wan’Dale Robinson, departed for Tennessee in free agency. Robinson led the team with 92 catches for 1,014 yards last season. The Giants have since brought in former Steelers wideout Calvin Austin and retained Gunner Olszewski to complement existing targets Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton.

During his debut campaign with Atlanta in 2024, Mooney hauled in 64 passes for 992 yards and reached a personal-best five touchdown receptions across 16 starts. His 2025 production dipped to 32 catches for 443 yards and one score over 15 starts, as injuries limited his availability. A broken collarbone sidelined him for the season opener, while a hamstring issue cost him two additional contests.

Throughout his NFL tenure spanning five seasons with Chicago (2020-23) and Atlanta, Mooney has accumulated 309 receptions for 4,028 yards and 17 touchdowns across 91 games with 80 starts.

The Bears selected Mooney during the fifth round of the 2020 draft following his collegiate career at Tulane University.

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