The 5-foot-11, 173-pound Mooney was fourth on the Bears in receiving yards final season with 414, catching 34 passes and one landing. The 26-year-old noticed his function diminish in Chicago the previous two seasons following an 81-catch, 1,055-yard season in 2021.
However he figures to have a bigger function in Atlanta, if not strictly based mostly on the reported wage he’ll obtain. The cash Mooney is slated to obtain is definitely greater than the contract the Jaguars gave to WR Gabe Davis. Their profession numbers are considerably comparable, however Davis has outscored Mooney in his profession, 27 touchdowns to 11.
Atlanta has high targets comparable to Drake London and Kyle Pitts entrenched of their roles, together with a robust run recreation led by Bijan Robinson. However the Falcons have been in want of receiving depth and one other exterior goal, which might determine to go to Mooney. He is performed extra snaps within the slot the previous two seasons however has additionally lined up usually exterior.
The previous fifth-round decide (173rd general) within the 2020 NFL Draft has spent his first 4 years within the NFL in Chicago. In 60 profession video games (49 begins), Mooney has 213 receptions on 360 targets for two,593 yards (12.2-yard common) and 11 scores, together with 13 rushes for 59 yards and yet another TD.