Giants Sign Speedy WR Mooney for Depth

0:00On March 18th, here's the latest surrounding the NFL. The New York Giants just signed wide receiver, Darnell Mooney, to a one-year deal worth up to 10 million dollars. This adds a speedy veteran to their receiving group, which already has Malik neighbors recovering from a torn ACL, Darius Slayton, and the newly added, Calvin Austin III. They also brought back Isaiah Hodgins and Gunnar Olsevsky earlier in free agency. Mooney is coming off a tough 2025 season with the Atlanta Falcons, where the 28-year-old caught just 32 passes for, forager 43 yards in one touchdown over 15 games. That was a big drop from his 2024 numbers when he had 64 receptions for 992 yards and five scores. Fans and analysts see this as a smart move for depth, especially with neighbors sidelined. Mooney brings proven big play speed and could bounce back in his prime years, offering the Giants some explosiveness they need. He's reuniting with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, which should help him fit right into New York's play action schemes.

1:05His quit vertical routes and ability to create separation make him a threat on intermediate passes and in scramble situations. Overall, if the Giants build around the run game, Mooney's skills could unlock more big plays and give their offense a real boost, heading into the... Season. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com. Made in AI.