The New York Giants continue their rebuild under new coach John Harbaugh. After 18 seasons with the Ravens, he was introduced as the 21st head coach of the franchise in January.
On Saturday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the team is bringing in wide receiver Darnell Mooney for the upcoming season. They are reportedly finalizing a one-year contract worth up to $10 million.
“Free agent wide receiver Darnell Mooney plans to sign with the Giants, per source. More speed on the way for Jaxson Dart. New York and agents @aj_stevens and David Mulugheta of @AthletesFirst reached deal today,” Fowler wrote.
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Social media started buzzing with various reactions to the Giants adding more firepower on offense.
“Another weapon for Jaxson Dart,” one fan commented.
“Replacement for Wan’Dale (Robinson),” another fan said.
“Jaxson Dart just got another weapon and the Giants are quietly building something around their young quarterback that the reest of the NFC should start paying attention to,” this fan wrote.
“I like it. Another reasonable deal for a solid WR. I think they have solid weapons now. Two TEs, two RBs a number onee receiver and two solid WRs behind him,” another fan said.
“Mooney is fast but he hasn’t been a consistent number one receiver since his Chicago days. is this genuinely the weapon we’re building araound Jaxson Dart,” one fan wrote.
“Giants are cooking something not surprising if they make the playoffs this year,” this fan commented.
The Bears drafted Darnell Mooney with the 173rd overall pick back in 2020. He spent four seasons with them and recorded 2,593 yards on 213 receptions and 11 touchdowns.
In March 2024, the wide receiver joined the Atlanta Falcons on a three-year deal worth $39 million. Mooney recorded 443 receiving yards with just one touchdown while his team finished third in the NFC South with an 8-9 record. The Falcons decided to release him on Monday.
Darnell Mooney is not the only signing for the Giants this offseason
Since leaving Baltimore and joining New York, John Harbaugh has been busy revamping the roster to become a championship contender this upcoming season.
Last week, he managed to poach Isaiah Likely from his former team. The tight end finalized a four-year deal worth $40 million with his new team.
Last season, Likely missed the first three games after surgery to repair a broken foot bone. In December, the Ravens gave three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews a three-year, $39.2 million extension. Isaiah Likely was projected to leave the team following this deal.
Apart from him, John Harbaugh signed six-time Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard to the team. He also has experience playing under him during his nine years with the Ravens.
Last season, the Giants finished dead last in the NFC East with a 4-13 record. Can they become a playoff contender under Harbaugh in 2026?
Edited by Priyam Hazarika