US EditionFalcons WR Mooney's status may not be known until 'last minute' before opener against Bucs
Darnell Mooney's participation remains uncertain due to a shoulder injury; he had 64 receptions for 992 yards and five touchdowns last season, with final status pending medical evaluation.
- Darnell Mooney's availability for the Falcons' season opener on Sunday, September 7, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium remains undecided and will hinge on medical clearance and pregame warmups.
- During training camp, Mooney sustained a shoulder injury in the first official practice that sidelined him for all three preseason games, marking the Falcons' biggest preseason setback.
- On Wednesday, Darnell Mooney took part in limited practice segments without contact drills; Coach Raheem Morris said he is "still looking good" and Michael Penix Jr. praised their extra offseason work.
- For Atlanta's offense, Mooney's status affects Penix's full-season debut as he is expected to join Drake London and Ray-Ray McCloud as primary receivers, making the opener a crucial test.
- After losing Kaleb McGary on Aug. 20, veteran Elijah Wilkinson is expected to start at right tackle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, highlighting the divisional stakes.
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Darnell Mooney's Uncertain Return Ahead of Falcons’ Season Opener - Real News Now
Darnell Mooney, the wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, made his return to the practice field on Wednesday. Although he was present, the question of his availability for the Sunday season opener against Tampa Bay remains uncertain. Mooney has been battling a shoulder injury that he sustained during the Falcons’ inaugural practice of their training camp. This injury kept him out of the preseason action as he did not feature in all three games.…
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Falcons WR Mooney's status may not be known until 'last minute' before opener against Bucs
Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is participating in practice but the Atlanta Falcons still do not know if the projected starter will be available for Sunday’s season opener against Tampa Bay.
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