Falcons plan to release Darnell Mooney
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons plan to release veteran wide receiver Darnell Mooney, potentially seeking a trade before making the release official.
- Mooney's cap hit for the upcoming season is $18.42 million, which could limit trade interest due to its high cost.
- If designated as a post-June 1 cut, the Falcons could save nearly $12 million in cap space, though the savings would not be immediate.
- Mooney's production declined from 64 catches for 992 yards in his first Falcons season to 32 catches for 443 yards in 2025.
