The Atlanta Falcons will likely be with out considered one of their high large receivers within the quick time period.
Darnell Mooney has a shoulder harm and will likely be out for a number of weeks, the group introduced Friday evening.
Within the Falcons' first observe of coaching camp Thursday, Mooney dove for a deep Michael Penix Jr. go down the correct sideline throughout 11-on-11 work and stayed on the bottom for a number of seconds earlier than getting up. Mooney walked off the sphere with a coach afterward, together with his helmet in hand, and didn't return.
Mooney has been the group's No. 2 large receiver behind Drake London since being signed by Atlanta within the 2024 offseason from the Chicago Bears. Mooney, 27, had 106 catches for 992 yards and a career-high 5 touchdowns final yr.
On Friday, the Falcons signed free agent large receiver DJ Chark, who had most lately performed with the Los Angeles Chargers. Chark, a 2018 second-round decide, brings pace and expertise. He has 51 profession begins and has performed with 4 completely different groups.
Chark, 28, is prone to be a part of London and Ray-Ray McCloud III as starters whereas Mooney is out, although KhaDarel Hodge and Casey Washington might be within the combine for reps as nicely.
ESPN's Adam Schefter contributed to this report.