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Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney inactive for opener vs. Buccaneers

Bucs also missing a key wideout in Chris Godwin.
Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney, pictured running after a catch in December against the Giants, will not play Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, against the Buccaneers. (Danny Karnik,/AP 2024)

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Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney, pictured running after a catch in December against the Giants, will not play Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, against the Buccaneers. (Danny Karnik,/AP 2024)
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Sept 7, 2025

Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who’s recovering from a shoulder surgery, was declared inactive for today’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cornerback Clark Phillips III, safety DeMarcco Hellams, running back Nathan Carter, linebacker Josh Woods and offensive tackle Jack Nelson also were listed as inactive.

Tampa Bay’s inactives include receiver Chris Godwin, running back Josh Williams, cornerback Benjamin Morris, cornerback Kindle Vildor, safety Christian Izien, left tackle Tristan Wirfs and tight end Devin Culp.

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