FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons' production at wide receiver dipped in 2025 from its 2024 totals, in part due to injuries at the position.
Drake London missed five games, his first season sitting out multiple contests, and Darnell Mooney sustained an injury on the first day of training camp that caused him to miss valuable time on the field as well as the season opener. Those setbacks to Atlanta's top two wideouts, as well as the release of Ray-Ray McCloud III and the decision to move on from wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard, were key parts of the overall story for the position group.
Collectively, the Falcons' wide receivers accounted for 1,811 yards of offense on 143 receptions, which ranked 28th and 29th among all NFL teams, respectively, according to TruMedia.
London and Mooney are both currently under contract for the 2026 season, but depth at the position could be a priority for the organization this offseason.
ROSTER RECAP: Quarterbacks | Running backs
2025 production:
| Player | Games Played | Starts | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | 12 | 12 | 112 | 68 | 919 | 7 |
| Darnell Mooney | 15 | 15 | 72 | 32 | 443 | 1 |
| David Sills V | 17 | 4 | 36 | 18 | 191 | 2 |
| Dylan Drummond | 9 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 42 | 0 |
| Casey Washington | 7 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 4 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 64 | 0 |
| KhaDarel Hodge | 12 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Deven Thompkins | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
Standout stat: London ranked seventh among all NFL wide receivers with 77 yards per game. London's yardage and touchdown totals were each the second-best of his career.
Players under contract for 2026:
- Drake London
- Darnell Mooney
- KhaDarel Hodge
- Casey Washington
- Deven Thompkins
- Dylan Drummond
2026 Free agents:
- David Sills V
- Malik Heath
Biggest question facing the position group in 2026
Do the Falcons prioritize adding a third starting-caliber wide receiver this offseason?
In 2024, the Falcons operated out of 11 personnel — a formation with one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers — on 86.2% of their offensive plays, the highest rate in the league, according to Next Gen Stats. That made sense, given that first-year offensive coordinator Zac Robinson came from the Los Angeles Rams, which had the highest usage rate of 11 personnel from 2021-23.
In 2025, however, the Falcons used 11 personnel at the seventh-lowest rate in the league. Instead, the Falcons ranked second in use of 12 personnel, which deploys one running back and two tight ends. That might help explain the success Kyle Pitts had in 2025, but he's currently set to become a free agent. Atlanta could look to add a third proven starter to its receiver room, which would allow the Falcons to diversify their personnel groups a bit more.
Who the Falcons hire as head coach and whether or not Robinson remains in place as offensive coordinator are important factors for this position. If Atlanta wants to continue operating as a run-first team that prioritizes multiple tight ends, there may not be a large amount of urgency to build out its receiver room. However, if a change in approach is desired, another weapon on the perimeter would go a long way.
