Darnell Mooney Fantasy

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney was one of the first holdovers that general manager Ryan Poles praised at the combine last year. Despite a disappointing 2022 season that ended early due to injury, Poles' positive feelings about Mooney remain. He finished the year on Injured Reserve with an ankle injury and had 40 catches for 493 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games. Before his injury, Mooney wasn't as effective as Chicago's bona fide No. 1 receiver, so perhaps he'll benefit with increased production if/when the Bears bring in a true No. 1 wideout to give quarterback Justin Fields more help through the air. Mooney's price will surely drop in fantasy drafts this fall, and he could be an absolute bargain.

Feb. 9th • 12:21 PM

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) will be back on the field in the spring based on how his rehab has gone so far. Mooney suffered a broken left ankle in Week 12 and was forced to undergo season-ending surgery. The 25-year-old was quarterback Justin Fields' No. 1 target in the passing game before he was hurt, and the third-year wideout finished with 40 receptions for 493 yards and two touchdowns on 61 targets in his 12 starts. Mooney is probably best suited to be a team's No. 2 pass-catcher, and the Bears will surely look to upgrade a receiving corps that also includes Chase Claypool after they acquired him at the trade deadline from the Pittsburgh Steelers. With an ascending and talented Fields under center, Mooney could easily bounce back with better health in 2023.

Jan. 10th • 2:22 PM

The Chicago Bears placed wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) and safety Eddie Jackson (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, effectively ending their seasons. Mooney injured his ankle in the Week 12 loss to the New York Jets, and he'll need season-ending surgery. He was a disappointment for his fantasy managers in 2022 a year after going for 81 catches, 1,055 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. He finishes this season with 40 receptions for 493 yards and two scores in 12 games. Chase Claypool, Equanimeous St. Brown, Dane Pettis and rookie Velus Jones Jr. will take on bigger roles in the passing attack with Mooney's season over. Jackson suffered a Lisfranc foot injury in Week 12 and will also miss the rest of the year. It's a serious blow to Chicago's secondary moving forward.

Nov. 29th • 2:49 PM