Falcons adding former 1,000-yard receiver for Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins’ list of weapons continues to grow.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Tuesday that the Atlanta Falcons are adding a playmaker at the wide receiver position: former Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney. The 26-year-old Mooney is set to get three years and $39 million from the Falcons with $26 million guaranteed.

The speedy and athletic Mooney already has a 1,000-yard receiving season under his belt, coming with the Bears in 2021. Though he has had back-to-back subpar years since then — catching 31 passes for 414 yards and just one touchdown last season — Mooney may benefit from stronger QB play next season in the form of Cousins.

Under new head coach Raheem Morris and a stud OC, the Falcons should be plenty potent on offense in 2024. Mooney will join Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts as the primary playmakers lining up around Cousins.