Wide receiver Darnell Mooney was one of eight players missing at Monday’s practice.
Missing from today’s Falcons open practice (9/11): WR Darnell Mooney (expected), WR Jamal Agnew (unknown), CB Clark Phillips II (unknown), RB Carlos Washington Jr. (unknown), CB Keith Taylor (expected), ILB Malik Verdon (expected), ILB Troy Andersen (expected) and OL Storm Norton…
— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) August 11, 2025
After making their preseason debut over the weekend, the Atlanta Falcons returned to the practice field on Monday morning. It’s the team’s ninth open practice, and the last day before joint practices with the Tennessee Titans begin on Tuesday.
According to Falcons reporter Terrin Waack, eight players, including wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder), return specialist Jamal Agnew and cornerback Clark Phillips III. were absent from Monday’s practice. Mooney was hurt on Day 1 of training camp but the team hopes he can return by Week 1.
Running back Carlos Washington Jr. was also missing at practice. Washington was inactive for Friday’s loss to the Detroit Lions. Atlanta’s running game struggled overall in the team’s preseason opener, rushing for just 22 total yards.
Falcons players missing from Monday’s practice:WR Darnell MooneyRB Carlos Washington Jr.CB Clark Phillips IIIWR Jamal AgnewCB Keith TaylorLB Troy AndersenOL Storm NotronLB Malik Verdon
As mentioned above, the Falcons have two open practices left ahead of this Friday’s preseason matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The first joint practice is Tuesday at 9:40 a.m. ET, and the second is Wednesday at the same time. Kickoff for Friday’s game is at 7 p.m. ET inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Falcons final two open practices dates (with Titans):August 12: 9:40 a.m. ET (joint practice)August 13: 9:40 a.m. ET (joint practice)
Check out our latest Falcons 53-man roster projection and updated 90-man roster entering Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason.