Bears' Darnell Mooney: Says he's ready for camp

Mooney (ankle) said Sunday that he's "feeling good" and is "ready to roll" for training camp, WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey and Rick Tarsitano report.

Coach Matt Eberflus was similarly optimistic back in early June, noting that Mooney was on track for the start of training camp after having season-ending ankle surgery in November. The speedy wideout's decreased fantasy standing relative to this time last summer is partially a product of his disappointing, injury-shortened 2022 campaign, but Chicago's offseason trade for DJ Moore might be an even bigger factor. The former Panther brings tough competition for targets in an offense that figures to rank near the top of the league in rush attempts so long as dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields stays healthy. While the Bears should be more aggressive throwing the ball on early downs with Fields another year older and Moore now on the roster, they also have two other players (tight end Cole Kmet and wideout Chase Claypool) in the mix to earn significant target shares.