The New York Giants have signed wide receiver Darnell Mooney, per reports.
Mooney, 28, was originally drafted out of Tulane by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Mooney is very familiar with OC Matt Nagy, who was the Bears’ head coach when he (Mooney) was drafted. He’s appeared in 91 games and started 80 games over the last six years. He left the Bears for the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, signing a three-year, $39 million contract.
He was released earlier this month and was immediately
recognized as a potential option for the Giants.
Mooney is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound receiver and had his best season in 2021. That year he started 14 games, catching 81 passes (on 140 targets) for 1,055 yards and 4 touchdowns. He had his second best year in 2024, notching 992 yards and five touchdowns, so he certainly still has the potential to be a productive option.
He joins Isaiah Likely and Calvin Austin II as new options for Jaxson Dart in his second year.
Mooney’s deal is reportedly for one year.
The Giants current wide receiver room:
Malik Nabers
Darius Slayton
Darnell Mooney
Calvin Austin III
Isaiah Hodgins
Gunner Olszewski
Jalin Hyatt
Beaux Collins
Ryan Miller
Dalen Cambre
Xavier Gipson
