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Veteran WR Chark Joins Falcons, Mooney Injury Clouds Receiving Corps
25 Jul
Summary
- Chark played just 7 games in 2022 due to injury, but had 1,008 yards and 8 TDs in 2019
- Falcons WR Mooney injured in practice, extent unknown
- Chark could provide depth and speed to Falcons' receiving group
In a move to bolster their receiving corps, the Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran wide receiver D.J. Chark. Chark, who is 28 years old, played in just 7 games last season due to a hip injury, but has shown his potential in the past.
Chark's best season came in 2019 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, when he caught 73 passes for 1,008 yards and 8 touchdowns. He started 21 games over the previous two seasons with the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers.
The Falcons' receiving group has been further complicated by an injury to Darnell Mooney, the team's No. 2 wide receiver, who was shaken up during practice on Thursday. Mooney walked off the field under his own power but did not return to practice, and the Falcons have yet to provide an update on the extent of his injury.
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Beyond Mooney and top receiver Drake London, the Falcons have Ray-Ray McCloud III and KhaDarel Hodge, who are expected to play key roles in the passing game. Chark's addition provides the team with more experience and speed at the position, as he ran a 4.34-second 40-yard dash coming out of LSU.
