Updated March 6, 2026, 11:19 a.m. ET

The Atlanta Falcons are going into the 2026 NFL free agency period with a major hole at the wide receiver position. The team is expected to release Darnell Mooney and KhaDarel Hodge, leaving Drake London as the only established wide receiver on the roster.

First-year Falcons general manager will have to perform some salary cap magic as the team has just $18 million available, but we expect that number to go up through cap casualties and restructured contracts.

In the meantime, let’s revisit possible wide receiver targets for the Falcons in NFL free agency.

1). WR Romeo DoubsAge: 252025 stats: 55 catches, 724 yards, 6 TDExpert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.

The Falcons could use a quality No. 2 or No. 3 option to open up the rest of the offense in 2026. Doubs had 55 catches for 724 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season. While Doubs never quite developed into that next star receiver for the Packers, he has consistently improved over the last four seasons. At 25 years old, Doubs still has plenty of upside. PFF projects he will land a three-year, $45 million contract in free agency.

2). WR Rashid ShaheedAge: 272025 stats: 59 catches, 687 yards, 2 TD

Shaheed seems like an ideal fit due to his game-breaking speed and special teams ability. The former Saints wide receiver was traded to the Seahawks during the season and helped Seattle win the Super Bowl. Shaheed finished with 59 catches for 687 receiving yards last year, and has 153 career receptions for 2,243 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns over four NFL seasons. The Falcons released return man Jamal Agnew, so there’s a need for a versatile receiver with return ability.

3). WR Jauan JenningsAge: 282025 stats: 55 catches, 643 yards, 9 TD

A former seventh-round pick, Jennings has come on strong for the 49ers in the last few years. Despite the team’s injuries at quarterback in 2025, Jennings recorded a career-high nine touchdowns. Over the past two seasons combined, Jennings has 132 catches for 1,618 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns in 25 starts. PFF is projecting the 28-year-old to sign a three-year, $50 million contract in free agency.

4). WR Wan’Dale RobinsonAge: 252025 stats: 92 catches, 1,014 yards, 4 TD

Robinson has the highest upside on this list, even if he’s the smallest in stature. The Giants wide receiver finished the 2025 season with 92 receptions for a career-high 1,014 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Pairing the 5-foot-8 Robinson with the 6-foot-4 London would give the Falcons a dynamic duo at wide receiver capable of punishing opposing defenses in a variety of ways. Robinson could be a bit pricey, but he’s an option if the team creates cap space.

5). WR Marquise BrownAge: 282025 stats: 49 catches, 587 yards, 5 TD

Brown is another receiver who fits as a No. 2/No. 3 option. The Chiefs thought he would produce at the level of a No. 1 receiver, and while he didn’t live up to his last contract, the Falcons would have more realistic expectations if they were to sign Brown. Last season, he caught 49 balls for 587 receiving yards and five touchdowns. The former first-round pick topped 1,000 yards with the Ravens back in 2021. PFF projects Brown will get a one-year, $6.5 million contract in free agency.

6). WR Olamide ZaccheausAge: 282025 stats: 39 catches, 313 yards, 2 TD

Olamide Zaccheaus originally broke into the league with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He played three seasons with Matt Ryan (2019-2021) and posted a career-high 533 receiving yards in 2022 before leaving in free agency. Zaccheaus topped 500 receiving yards again with the Washington Commanders in 2024. Last season, he had 39 catches for 313 yards and two scores for the Chicago Bears. Zaccheaus would be a solid veteran addition to a thin wide receiver room.

7). WR Tyreek HillAge: 312025 stats: 21 catches, 265 yards, 1 TD

Hill is the most established receiver on this list but appeared in just four games last season due to a torn ACL. The veteran wideout has made eight Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams since entering the league back in 2016. Hill has topped the 1,000-yard receiving mark six times in his NFL career, finishing with over 1,700 receiving yards in both 2022 and 2023.