"The Falcons were depending on Darnell Mooney to carry the load as their dynamic counterpart across from Drake London again in 2025 after an electric 2024 season. That didn't materialize, as Mooney suffered a broken collarbone early in training camp and never looked like himself throughout the year. Given Mooney's exorbitant cost and realizable cap savings (over nearly $12M as a post-June 1st cut), it's pretty clear Atlanta will need to look elsewhere for wide receiver help in 2026."
"With the Senior Bowl officially kicking off draft season next week, now is the perfect time to jump into the 2026 NFL Draft. The Falcons are not working with a full complement of picks this season, which certainly complicates things. That doesn't mean the team can't make some significant additions, and there may be opportunities for Atlanta to increase their pick count through creative trades."
Atlanta finished the 2025 season poorly, missing the playoffs for an eighth straight year, suffering a season-ending ACL injury to the starting quarterback, and firing both the head coach and general manager. Kevin Stefanski was hired as the new head coach while the team conducts a thorough search for a general manager and elevated former quarterback Matt Ryan to president of football. With the Senior Bowl beginning draft season, Atlanta faces the 2026 draft without a full slate of picks, limiting options but leaving room for trades. An initial mock (no trades) selects WR Omar Cooper Jr. in Round 2 due to Darnell Mooney's injury and cap considerations.
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