BREAKING: Atlanta Falcons Strengthen Offense By Signing Standout Wide Receiver To Go Alongside Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins is not going to have some help in the passing attack.

One day after signing the veteran quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons went out and signed a wide receiver.

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver and current unrestricted free agent, Darnell Mooney, is signing with the Falcons. He is getting a three-year, $39 million contract with $26 million fully guaranteed.

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Falcons are signing former Bears WR Darnell Mooney: 3 years, $39 million, including 26M fully guaranteed. Agents David Mulugheta and AJ Stevens negotiated and confirmed deal.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

The Chiefs reportedly had some interest in Mooney, but he ultimately chose to head to Chicago.

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Mooney is coming off a four-year, $3.56 million rookie deal. He declined a three-year extension with the Bears ahead of the 2023 season.

The 26-year-old had 414 receiving yards and a touchdown on 31 receptions this past season. He will be a nice addition to a Falcons squad that is looking to make some noise in 2024.

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