Darnell Mooney misses preseason game for brother's wedding
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
New York Giants wide receiver Darnell Mooney was excused from the team's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on August 23, 2026. Giants head coach John Harbaugh granted Mooney permission to attend his brother's wedding, where he served as the best man. Despite Mooney's absence, the Giants won the game 26-3. Mooney signed a one-year contract with the Giants earlier this year and is expected to be available for the team's final preseason game against the New York Jets next weekend.
- •Darnell Mooney missed the game for a family wedding.
- •Giants defeated Dolphins 26-3 despite Mooney's absence.
- •Mooney signed a one-year, $10 million contract in March.
- •He is expected to play in the final preseason game next weekend.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Reason for Giants WR Darnell Mooney's absence vs. Dolphins revealed
"New York Giants WR Darnell Mooney was excused from Saturday's game against the Miami Dolphins.
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