Falcons to sign WR Darnell Mooney $39M deal For 3-year

Atlanta Falcons sign Darnell Mooney, wide receiver.

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Three-year, $39 million deal with $26 million guaranteed.

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Mooney joins Falcons' offense alongside Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson.

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Mooney, 26, drafted by Chicago Bears in 2020.

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Breakout season in 2021 with 81 catches, 1,055 yards, and four touchdowns

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Struggled in last two seasons due to injuries and play regression.

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Career stats: 213 catches, 2,593 yards, 11 touchdowns in 60 games

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Report contributed by ESPN's Courtney Cronin.

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