Now that the Atlanta Falcons have released Darnell Mooney, Atlanta managed to free up $7.42 million in cap space. The decision comes after a disappointing 2025 campaign in which Mooney caught just 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown.
While Mooney delivered a strong first season in Atlanta posting 992 receiving yards and five touchdowns, his production dipped rather dramatically last year. In fact, he failed to top 74 receiving yards in a single game and had nine outings with 25 yards or fewer.
The decision leaves the Falcons thin at wide receiver behind star wideout Drake London and highlights a clear priority for the front office this offseason… Finding another explosive playmaker for quarterback Michael Penix Jr.