New Delhi, March 5 -- The Atlanta Falcons are set to move on from wide receiver Darnell Mooney, signalling a major roster shakeup as the new league year approaches. The team is planning to release the 28-year-old speedster, potentially opening up valuable salary cap space while adding him to the growing pool of free agents.

With the league year set to begin in just days, the Atlanta Falcons may first explore trade possibilities for Darnell Mooney. His looming $18.42 million cap hit for 2026 makes a deal unlikely, as few teams would absorb that figure for a player coming off a down year. If no trade materializes, a release appears imminent.

Releasing Mooney outright would leave the Falcons with $11 million in dead money. However, designa...