Trending Now - Giants Secure WR Darnell Mooney in New Deal
WHO:
Darnell Mooney, wide receiver, age 28
Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator for the Giants, former head coach of the Bears
Darnell Mooney, wide receiver
New York Giants, NFL team
Malik Nabers, teammate
Darius Slayton, teammate
Calvin Austin, former Pittsburgh Steelers slot receiver
Gunner Olszewski, re-signed player
Chicago Bears, former team of Mooney
Atlanta Falcons, former team of Mooney
WHAT:
Mooney signed a one-year deal with the Giants worth up to $10 million.
Mooney had 13 rush attempts for 59 yards and one rushing touchdown in his career.
Mooney's 2025 season with the Falcons included 32 catches for 443 yards and one touchdown, impacted by injuries including a broken collarbone and a hamstring injury.
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with Darnell Mooney on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million.
Mooney has played in 91 games with 80 starts, recording 309 receptions for 4,028 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Mooney had his best season in 2021 with 81 catches for 1,055 yards and four touchdowns.
In 2024, Mooney had 64 receptions for 992 yards and five touchdowns.
Mooney's 2025 season included 32 catches for 443 yards and one touchdown.
WHERE:
New York, home of the Giants
Chicago, former city of the Bears
Atlanta, former city of the Falcons
WHEN:
Mooney was drafted in the fifth round (No. 173 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Mooney was drafted in 2020 by the Chicago Bears.
Mooney played for the Bears from 2020 to 2023 and for the Falcons from 2024 to 2025.
Mooney was cut earlier in the offseason of 2026.
WHY:
The Giants had interest in Mooney several years prior to his signing, before he joined the Falcons.
The Giants signed Mooney to strengthen their wide receiver room, especially with Malik Nabers recovering from a torn ACL and full meniscus repair.
The Giants lost Wan'Dale Robinson to the Tennessee Titans, who led the team in receiving yards in 2025.
HOW:
Mooney was released earlier in March 2026 before signing with the Giants.
Mooney's signing is pending a physical examination.
(UPDATED March 15, 2026 11:02 UTC)
In a significant move for the Giants, wide receiver Darnell Mooney has signed a one-year deal worth up to $10 million after being released earlier this month. The 28-year-old had a challenging 2025 season with the Falcons, recording 32 catches for 443 yards and one touchdown, while also dealing with injuries. The Giants had shown interest in Mooney several years ago, even before his time with Atlanta, and now they’re hoping to make the most of his talent on their roster.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 01:25 UTC)
The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Darnell Mooney to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million, as they look to bolster their receiving corps with Malik Nabers recovering from injury. Mooney, who was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2020 and has also played for the Atlanta Falcons, has recorded 309 receptions for over 4,000 yards and 17 touchdowns throughout his career. His signing is pending a physical examination, following the loss of Wan'Dale Robinson to the Tennessee Titans.