Marc Raimondi
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons large receiver Darnell Mooney stated Thursday that he considers himself a “game-time choice” for Week 1 with a proper shoulder harm.
Mooney has been out since July 24, the primary observe of coaching camp, with the harm, which Mooney described extra as soreness and stiffness. Mooney made a diving try at a cross from Michael Penix Jr. throughout the observe and was sluggish to stand up earlier than leaving the sphere with a coach and never returning.
After that, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris stated Mooney could be out for “a few weeks.” This week, Morris has characterised Mooney as “day-to-day.” Mooney returned to observe this week and was listed as restricted Wednesday and Thursday.
“It is a game-time choice,” Mooney stated in his first feedback for the reason that harm. “Received some issues we obtained to have a look at on the finish of the week, however like I stated, I am feeling good.”
Final January, Mooney missed the ultimate sport of the 2024 season with a proper shoulder harm, as nicely. Mooney stated he feels good mentally and bodily now and does not imagine he is being restricted in any means at this level in observe.
“I really feel good to be again training being with the fellows and really feel good to maneuver round,” Mooney stated. “It has been some time.”
Mooney, 27, had 64 receptions for 992 yards final season with a career-high 5 landing catches. He did not get nearly any reps with Penix in coaching camp, however the two did work out collectively a number of instances within the offseason.
“Connection feels good,” Mooney stated. “We had plenty of work this offseason. We talk quite a bit, too, discuss [to each other], and yeah, I really feel like all the things's easy.”
