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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney missed the game because Harbaugh excused him to be best man at his brother's wedding; he is on the roster bubble at this point.

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Big Blue View

Mooney's roster spot is secure. The source interprets the fact that Mooney did not dress for Saturday's game against Miami as an indication that his roster spot is already locked in.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney's wide receiver roster spot is secure, as evidenced by him not dressing for Saturday's game against Miami. The source interprets this as a sign that Mooney's roster spot is secure, and indicates six wide receivers — Nabers, Mooney, Berrios, Malachi Fields, Calvin Austin, and Darius Slayton — have roster spots.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Giants film review w/ Jameis: Malachi Fields was only on the field for 8 snaps as a starter (Mooney and Nabers did not play, but Mooney was not purposefully rested) Fields was not the primary read on any of Winston’s few pass attempts while he was out there - often the backside of where Jameis was looking/scrambling I didn’t see any super strong reps - this video below in the red zone was not particularly good Still a signal that he’s in the mix for WR2 (unsure what would have happened if Moo...

Giants film review w/ Jameis: Malachi Fields was only on the field for 8 snaps as a starter (Mooney and Nabers did not play, but Mooney was not purposefully rested) Fields was not the primary read on any of Winston’s few pass attempts while he was out there - often the backside of where Jameis was looking/scrambling I didn’t see any super strong reps - this video below in the red zone was not particularly good Still a signal that he’s in the mix for WR2 (unsure what would have happened if Moo...

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NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR Darnell Mooney missed the preseason game against Miami because he was serving as best man at his brother's wedding. Head coach John Harbaugh granted him permission to miss the game.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney is locked in as one of six wide receivers making the Giants' roster if everyone is healthy, indicating he is a core part of the team's receiving corps.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

Mooney is locked in to make the Giants' 53-man roster if everyone is healthy, as one of six wide receivers the team is expected to keep.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney is expected to make the 53-man roster if healthy, as part of the six core wide receivers the Giants are expected to retain. However, the source notes he could potentially be traded to open a roster spot for Odell Beckham Jr.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Big Blue View

Mooney is locked into the Giants roster if everyone is healthy. The source suggests the Giants could potentially trade a wide receiver like Mooney to open a roster spot for Odell Beckham Jr., though this is speculative.

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PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney was one of the first two receivers targeted in one-on-one drills during the joint practice with Miami, resulting in a long completion. This early success was part of the Giants' emphasis on hitting big shots down the field, an aspect of the passing attack the team wanted to showcase after limited deep-ball work in the preseason opener.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 20, 2026Underdog NFL

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Teams have asked Giants if Darnell Mooney is available for trade, per @art_stapleton.

Teams have asked Giants if Darnell Mooney is available for trade, per @art_stapleton.

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NegativeValueAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney is mentioned as a potential trade target for the Houston Texans to fill a similar role as Jayden Higgins across from Nico Collins. He is easier to fit under the salary cap than Slayton but is much closer to Tank Dell's size than the 6-foot-4, 215-pound Higgins. The return of Malik Nabers and ascension of Malachi Fields could make Mooney expendable.

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NegativeValueAug 19, 2026Big Blue View

Could fill a similar role as an option across from Nico Collins for the Houston Texans, who need receiver help after Jayden Higgins' ACL tear. Mooney is easier to fit under the salary cap than Darius Slayton, but he is much closer to Tank Dell's size (6-foot-4, 215-pound Higgins) than the larger Higgins. The Giants' receiver surplus—Malik Nabers' return, Malachi Fields' ascension, and Odell Beckham Jr.'s presence—makes Mooney more expendable.

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PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Mooney ranked 49th in target share, 62nd in YPRR (yards per route run), and 35th in air yard share among 73 receivers with minimum 10 games in 2025, placing him outside the top 30 in all receiving metrics and limiting his upside in the Giants offense.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney was targeted on a short out route in 1-on-1 drills against cornerback Dru Phillips, who batted the pass away, representing one rep in competitive drills.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Darnell Mooney is among the collection of dusty veterans and unproven younger players fighting for roles and roster spots in the Giants' WR room beyond Nabers. The source wouldn't draft any of them other than in very deep redraft leagues but guesses there will be several Big Blue WRs that are add/drop regulars throughout the season.

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NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026Big Blue View

Darnell Mooney is among a collection of dusty veterans and unproven younger players competing for roles beyond Nabers in the Giants WR room. The source wouldn't draft him other than in very deep redraft leagues, but expects there will be several Big Blue WRs that are add/drop regulars throughout the season.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Darnell Mooney started for the Giants with 4 snaps on the first two drives; he is expected to be part of the three-WR sets with Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton to start the season.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Started alongside Darius Slayton and played 12 snaps apiece out of 16 on the opening two drives.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Mooney is the odds-on favorite for production behind Nabers early in the season after the Giants inked him to a one-year, $3 million 'prove it' contract in mid-March. He is coming off a down season with Atlanta, where he totaled a 32/443/1 split over 15 games after flirting with 1,000 yards the year prior. The absence of Wan'Dale Robinson opens a ton of available targets, and Mooney should have a few decent games early on.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Starting wide receiver recorded zero targets in the preseason opener against Minnesota. While expected to start in the slot, Mooney is far from a lock to hold down a starting spot, especially with the imminent return of star sophomore Malik Nabers and the impressive preseason showing by third-round pick Malachi Fields.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney is listed as a roster lock but the Giants haven't gotten much from him this summer. The source notes that Malachi Fields' impressive training camp and preseason performance may soon result in Fields receiving the reps that Slayton and Mooney have been getting.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney signed with the Giants in free agency, adding depth to the receiving corps alongside re-signed Darius Slayton, free agent Calvin Austin III, and third-round draft pick Malachi Fields.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Matt Harmon explicitly warns against drafting high outside-rate receivers who don't meet efficiency thresholds, citing Mooney as a cautionary profile to avoid. Mooney represents the sacrificial X receiver archetype that fantasy managers should not target.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Darnell Mooney started for the Giants in 2-WR sets during preseason Week 1 with Malik Nabers unavailable. His starting role is contingent on Nabers' availability.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Big Blue View

Locked as a core wide receiver on the 53-man roster.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Listed as a lock at wide receiver on the Giants' 53-man roster projection, indicating secure roster status.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney has the inside track to be one of the Giants' top complementary options to No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers when the season begins.

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NegativeBustAug 14, 2026Footballguys

JJ Zachariason included Mooney in the Hate Draft at pick 205 (WR), part of a draft strategy that raised concerns about 'bad receiver choices when I could have NFL starters with these picks who play for good/proven quarterbacks.'

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NegativeValueAug 14, 2026Footballguys

JJ Zachariason criticizes Darnell Mooney's draft value, noting that Rashod Bateman is a starter on a better offense with a better quarterback, and Keon Coleman offers similar upside. Pat Bryant provides comparable WR3 value in Denver with a better QB, making Bryant's upside superior to Mooney's.

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PositiveSleeperAug 13, 2026Big Blue View

Deep sleeper receiver with ECR of 210 or lower; included in JJ Zachariason's deep sleeper tier for receivers.

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NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Labeled as a long-shot deep stash, indicating low probability of meaningful fantasy contribution.

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NegativeSleeperAug 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Labeled as a long-shot deep stash, indicating minimal immediate fantasy relevance but speculative upside potential.

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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is confident and not worried about the Giants' wide receiver depth chart situation during training camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026Big Blue View

Darnell Mooney expressed confidence about his position in the Giants' wide receiver depth chart, indicating no concern about competition or role security.

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PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026Big Blue View

After a down 2024 season with the Falcons (992 yards, 64 catches) and a difficult 2023 (broken collarbone on first day of training camp, mid-season hamstring injury, 32 receptions for 443 yards), Mooney is expressing confidence in his health and readiness entering 2025 with the Giants. He stated his hands feel strong, he is moving well, and everything is going smooth, suggesting he views himself as ready to contribute after injury-plagued prior seasons.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Big Blue View

Mooney signed a fully guaranteed one-year, $3M contract with the Giants and is competing for depth chart position, not a roster spot; receiving consistent first-team reps during training camp in West Virginia with QB Jaxson Dart, suggesting the team views him as a core contributor rather than a fringe candidate. Mooney's role is to 'make plays' on offense, and he reports his hands feel strong and he is moving well after dealing with a broken collarbone and hamstring injury in 2024.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Mooney was signed as a veteran receiver to enhance the Giants' passing attack for Dart in 2026.

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NegativeBreakoutAug 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Mooney is cited as a successful flag plant pick from 2025, establishing Chris Rodriguez JR's track record of identifying breakout players in previous seasons.

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NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mooney is now healthy after a 2024 season plagued by injuries: he broke his collarbone on the first play of Falcons training camp, then sustained a hamstring injury in Week 4 after making his season debut in Week 2, sidelined for two additional games. He finished 2024 with just 443 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown, down from 992 yards in 2023.

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