Report: Falcons to release WR Darnell Mooney

The Atlanta Falcons are set to release wide receiver Darnell Mooney, NFL Network reported Thursday morning.

Signed to a three-year, $39 million contract in March 2024, Mooney was set to count $18.4 million against the salary cap. The Falcons would save $7.42 million on the cap with the reported move.

Mooney, 28, recorded 64 catches for 992 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons in 2024. He had just 32 receptions for 443 yards and one score in 15 games in 2025.