Darnell Mooney

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Bears, WR Age: 25-219d Exp: 3 Years
Drafted: Round 5 (#173 overall), 2020 College: Tulane Agent(s): Athletes First

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  • Current Contract

    Darnell Mooney signed a 4 year, $3,577,052 contract with the Chicago Bears, including a $282,052 signing bonus, $282,052 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $894,263. In 2023, Mooney will earn a base salary of $2,993,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,063,513 and a dead cap value of $70,513.
    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $3,577,052
    Signing Bonus $282,052
    Average Salary $894,263
    Total Guarantees $282,052
    Guaranteed at Signing $282,052
    Free Agent: 2024 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2020 Contract details by year 23 $610,000 $70,513 $680,513 $282,052 $941,756($941,756) $941,756
    Pre-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $282,052 2020 Cap Savings: $398,461 Pre-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $282,052 2020 Cap Savings: $398,461 Post-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $70,513 2021 Dead Cap: $211,539 2020 Cap Savings: $610,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $70,513 2021 Dead Cap: $211,539 2020 Cap Savings: $610,000
    2021 Contract details by year 24 $780,000 $70,513 $850,513 $211,539 $780,000($1,721,756) $860,878
    Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $211,539 2021 Cap Savings: $638,974 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $211,539 2021 Cap Savings: $638,974 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $70,513 2022 Dead Cap: $141,026 2021 Cap Savings: $780,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $70,513 2022 Dead Cap: $141,026 2021 Cap Savings: $780,000
    2022 Contract details by year 25 $895,000 $70,513 $965,513 $141,026 $895,000($2,616,756) $872,252
    Pre-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $141,026 2022 Cap Savings: $824,487 Pre-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $141,026 2022 Cap Savings: $824,487 Post-6/1 Release 2022 Dead Cap: $70,513 2023 Dead Cap: $70,513 2022 Cap Savings: $895,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2022 Dead Cap: $70,513 2023 Dead Cap: $70,513 2022 Cap Savings: $895,000
    2023 Contract details by year 26 $2,993,000 $70,513 $3,063,513 $70,513 $2,993,000($5,609,756) $1,402,439
    Pre-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $70,513 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $70,513 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000 Post-6/1 Release 2023 Dead Cap: $70,513 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2023 Dead Cap: $70,513 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2023 Cap Savings: $2,993,000
    2024 Free Agent Year 27 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 2023 Proven Performance Escalator
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $610,000 $282,052 - - - - $49,704 $941,756
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $780,000 - - - - - - $780,000
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $895,000 - - - - - - $895,000
    3 seasons $2,285,000 $282,052 - - - - $49,704 $2,616,756
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $2,993,000 - - - - - - $2,993,000
    $5,278,000 $282,052 - - - - $49,704 $5,609,756
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,285,000 $282,052 - - - - $49,704 $2,616,756

  • Transactions

    Jul 21 2020Signed a 4 year $3.577 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
    Apr 25 2020Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 5 (#173 overall)

  • 2023 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how Darnell Mooney ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Tgt Rec Rec Yds Yds/Rec Yds/Gm Rec TD Fum Drops Prod Pts
    2022 CHI 12 12 12 630 64.1 61 40 493 12.3 41.08 2 0 1 61.5
    2021 CHI 17 17 14 986 87.9 140 81 1055 13 62.06 4 0 4 138.7
    2020 CHI 16 16 10 781 76.5 98 61 631 10.3 39.44 4 1 2 91.1
    Totals 45 45 36 2,397 - 299 182 2,179 12.0 48.42 10 1 7 291.30

  • Calculated Market Value

    $14.9M Avg. Annual Salary

    Market Value

    • 4 yrs, $59,777,608
    • Avg. Salary: $14,944,402
    • NFL Rank: 109
    • WR Rank: 27

    Current Contract

    • Free Agent: 2024
    • Avg. Salary: $894,263
    • NFL Rank: 1,138
    • WR Rank: 143

    Comparable Players

    We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Darnell Mooney to.

    Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
    Corey Davis 3 $37,500,000 $12,500,000 26
    Hunter Renfrow 2 $32,329,000 $16,164,500 26
    Terry McLaurin 3 $68,364,000 $22,788,000 26
    Allen Robinson 3 $46,500,000 $15,500,000 28
    Averages 2.8 $46,173,250 $16,790,273 26.5


    Base Calculated Value

    After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Mooney's current age (25), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

    Length Value Avg. Salary
    4 $65,874,728 $16,468,682


    Statistical Comparisons

    Now we'll compare our variables and Mooney statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: Games Played %, Receiving Targets, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Receiving Touchdowns, Yards After Catch, Dropped Passes, Rating

    Player GP% Rec Tgt Rec/GM Rec Yds/GM Rec TD/GM YAC Dropped Rating
    Corey Davis 2019-2020, NYJ 90.63 5.55 3.72 54.66 0.24 4.75 0.14 79.05
    Hunter Renfrow 2020-2021, LV 100 6.21 4.82 51.33 0.33 5.3 0.15 78.55
    Terry McLaurin 2020-2021, WAS 96.97 8.25 5.13 67.84 0.28 5.1 0.16 78.1
    Allen Robinson 2020-2021, LAR 84.85 7.75 5 59.29 0.25 2.75 0.11 78.2
    Average 93.11 6.94 4.67 58.28 0.28 4.48 0.14 78.48
    Darnell Mooney 2021-2022 85.29 6.93 4.17 53.38 0.21 4.55 0.17 71.95
    % Change -8.40% -0.14% -10.71% -8.41% -25.00% 1.56% -21.43% -8.32%
    Median Prime % Change -8.41%
    Average Prime % Change -10.11%


    Calculated Market Value: Darnell Mooney

    After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

    Terms Avg. Salary
    4 years, $59,777,608 $14,944,402