Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney has gotten off to an impressive start in his NFL career. The former fifth-round pick emerged as Chicago’s WR2 immediately as a rookie before recording his first 1,000-yard season in 2021.
Last season, Mooney emerged as Chicago’s top wideout and arguably quarterback Justin Fields’ favorite target. But following the departure of Allen Robinson in free agency, Mooney is now the WR1, which means he’s going to be the main focus of opposing defenses.
For Mooney, he’s up for the challenge of embracing the WR1 role, where he’s even ready to serve as a decoy to help his teammates, if needed.