New York Giants Acquire Proven NFL Legend for Thrilling Upgrades in Passing Strategy
The New York Giants have reached a deal with a former 1,000-yard wide receiver.
Darnell Mooney is headed to the New York Giants . ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Mooney agreed to sign with the Giants in free agency on Saturday. The deal is a one-year contract worth up to $10 million.
Free agent wide receiver Darnell Mooney plans to sign with the Giants, per source. More speed on the way for Jaxson Dart. New York and agents @aj__stevens and David Mulugheta of @AthletesFirst reached deal today.
pic. twitter. com/TySIQ99pMZ — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2026 Mooney recorded 443 receiving yards and one touchdown in 2025 during his second season with the Atlanta Falcons.
The six-year veteran wide receiver previously played for the Chicago Bears—the team that drafted him in the fifth round (No. 173 overall) in 2020—from 2020 to 2023. He achieved a 1,000-yard season in 2021, finishing with 1,055 yards.