Mooney's status will impact Penix, who is worth drafting with a late-round flier in deeper one-quarterback leagues as a sleeper. He started three games for Atlanta in 2024, and his Week 18 outing against Carolina was by far his best with 28.9 Fantasy points.

Darnell Mooney’s status for the start of the season is uncertain as the Atlanta Falcons’ second-leading receiver in 2024 is expected to miss several weeks of training camp with a shoulder injury.

The Atlanta Falcons will be without one of their top wide receivers in the short term. Darnell Mooney has a shoulder injury and will be out for several weeks, the team announced Friday night.