Giants Sign Veteran WR Darnell Mooney

5 key facts about the new addition to the Giants' receiving corps

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:30am

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The New York Giants have officially signed veteran wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons. Mooney, a fifth-round draft pick in 2020, has amassed impressive career totals of 309 receptions for 4,028 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Why it matters

The Giants are looking to bolster their receiving corps after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of Mooney provides them with a proven, productive wideout who can contribute immediately. Mooney's familiarity with Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who previously coached him in Chicago, should also help with his transition to the new team.

The details

Mooney's best season came in 2021 with the Bears, when he set career-highs in receptions (81) and receiving yards (1,055) under Nagy's tutelage. He followed that up with a strong 2024 campaign with the Falcons, catching 64 passes for 992 yards and 5 touchdowns. However, Mooney's 2025 season was derailed by a collarbone injury suffered in training camp, limiting him to just 32 receptions for 443 yards and 1 touchdown.

  • Mooney was selected in the fifth round (No. 173 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.
  • He played for the Chicago Bears from 2020-2023 and the Atlanta Falcons in 2024-2025.
  • Mooney's best season came in 2021 with the Bears, when he set career-highs in receptions (81) and receiving yards (1,055).
  • In 2024, Mooney had another strong year with the Falcons, catching 64 passes for 992 yards and 5 touchdowns.
  • Mooney broke his collarbone on the first day of Falcons training camp in 2025, which forced him to miss most of the season.

The players

Darnell Mooney

A veteran wide receiver who was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has played for the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons over the past six seasons.

Matt Nagy

The current offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, who previously served as the head coach and offensive play-caller for the Chicago Bears when Mooney had his best season in 2021.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Giants are hoping that Mooney's familiarity with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and his proven production at the NFL level can help bolster their receiving corps and provide a reliable target for their quarterback. Mooney's ability to bounce back from injury will be key as the Giants look to improve on their disappointing 2025 season.