The Falcons are planning to release WR Darnell Mooney, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Mooney was set to count $18.4 million against the salary cap in 2026. The Falcons will save $7.42 million with the move.

Falcons beat writer Josh Kendall expects Falcons QB Michael Penix to remain the starting QB "in 2026 and beyond." The second-year QB made nine appearances last season before suffering a partial tear of his left ACL.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), and TE Kyle Pitts (knee) are all active for today’s game vs. the Saints. All three guys were limited in practice throughout the week and won’t be at 100% for this one. Pitts is the most comfortable fantasy start of the trio. London has not looked right the last two weeks, totaling just four catches and 31 yards.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee), WR Darnell Mooney (knee), and TE Kyle Pitts (knee) are listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Saints after being limited in practice all week. HC Raheem Morris said Friday that all three guys are expected to play. London has struggled returning from his PCL injury, catching just four balls for 31 yards over the last two weeks. Pitts is a more comfortable fantasy start, although it's possible that this knee issue contributed to his Week 17 dud. We'll get Atlanta's inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is out for Thursday night's game vs. the Buccaneers. HC Raheem Morris has been calling London "day to day" for two weeks now, but he's yet to return to practice. We wouldn't consider London a lock to make it back for Week 16. TE Kyle Pitts has been the top dog in Atlanta's passing game with London out the last three weeks, totaling 23 targets, 15 catches, and 197 yards. WR Darnell Mooney has totaled just 12 targets, six catches, 105 yards, and one TD over that stretch.

Falcons WR Drake London (knee) is out for this weekend’s game vs. the Jets. HC Raheem Morris essentially ruled London out on Wednesday, which doesn’t bode well for his chances of making it back for Week 14. London’s absence again leaves Darnell Mooney as Atlanta’s top WR, although he drew just three targets last week.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris called WR Drake London (knee) "doubtful" for this weekend's game vs. the Jets. It's not surprising that London will miss multiple games with his PCL injury. He's worth keeping stashed in all fantasy leagues but should be on benches for Week 13. WR Darnell Mooney, TE Kyle Pitts, and RB Bjian Robinson will be the best target bets for the Falcons in New York on Sunday.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris confirmed on Wednesday that WR Drake London (knee) will not play vs. the Saints this weekend. Morris added that he's "hopeful" London will be back for Week 13. Consider it a win if London misses just one game with his PCL injury. We'll keep you updated on his status next week. London's absence leaves WR Darnell Mooney and TE Kyle Pitts as the top two targets in Atlanta's passing game (with RB Bijan Robinson in that mix, too). Neither Mooney nor Pitts is an exciting fantasy play with QB Kirk Cousins under center, although Pitts did catch all nine of his targets for 59 yards with Cousins back in Week 8.

The Falcons announced Wednesday that QB Michael Penix Jr. will miss the rest of the season after further evaluation determined that he needs surgery. Penix partially tore his left ACL. That officially puts the offense under Kirk Cousins' control the rest of the way, with Easton Stick the likely backup.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Falcons WR Drake London suffered a PCL sprain in his left knee in Sunday's loss to the Panthers. Rapoport says London is "out this week and potentially more." The Falcons visit the Saints in Week 12 and then the Jets in Week 13.

Drake London had over 100 receiving yards in the first half of Atlanta's Week 11 loss to Carolina. But London exited in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. If London misses time, Darnell Mooney would be in a position to be the Falcons' No. 1 WR. On Sunday, Mooney played a season-high 61 snaps (92.4%) and drew 7 targets, but again made little impact on the game.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Panthers with a rib injury. He caught three of four targets for 34 yards before exiting in the second quarter. We'll update Mooney's status when we know more.

Update: Mooney returned in the second half.

Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) is off the final Week 9 injury report and will start Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. It’s good news for Atlanta’s offense after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, but Penix is no better than a lower-end QB2 in fantasy lineups.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris said Wednesday that he feels "really good" about QB Michael Penix's chances of playing vs. the Patriots this weekend, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Penix remains "day to day" with the bone bruise in his knee, Morris added. We'll keeps tabs on his practice participation over the next few days. Penix has been inconsistent this season. But, after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, Penix's return would be good news for Atlanta's offense.

Entering Week 8, Falcons WR Darnell Mooney appeared positioned for strong volume. The team ruled out WR Drake London, which removed a 31% target share. But strong fantasy numbers never materialized, as Mooney caught only 1 of 4 targets (12.9%) for 11 yards alongside backup QB Kirk Cousins.

Falcons WR Drake London (hip) is INACTIVE for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. That leaves WR Darnell Mooney and TE Kyle Pitts as the clear top two targets in the passing game. Atlanta, of course, figures to lean heavily on the run in this one as big home favorites against a bad Miami run defense.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is active for tonight’s game vs. the 49ers. It’s a surprise after he was sidelined for Friday’s practice. Mooney would be a risky fantasy start in this one.

Falcons WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game vs. the 49ers. He got in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday but didn’t practice on Friday, which doesn’t bode well for his availability for this one. Mooney should be on fantasy benches this week. WR Ray-Ray McCloud has been ruled out for a personal matter. WR Drake London, TE Kyle Pitts, and RB Bijan Robinson should continue to dominate targets.