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Rondale Moore Suffers Potentially Season-Ending Knee Injury

Kevin O’Connell labelled Moore’s injury “pretty significant,” leaving the Vikings to await MRI results with their receiver depth already under strain

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is carted off the field after suffering a lower leg injury during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kevin O’Connell described Moore’s left knee injury as “pretty significant” and said an MRI is scheduled to assess its severity.
  • The injury occurred on a punt return in the second quarter against the Houston Texans when linebacker Jamal Hill tackled Moore, pulling his leg awkwardly in a play with characteristics of a hip-drop tackle.
  • Adam Schefter reports Moore could miss the entire 2025 season, marking a second straight year lost to knee injuries after his 2024 ACL tear.
  • Moore signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Minnesota in March to bolster the offense and serve as the Vikings’ primary punt returner.
  • With star receiver Justin Jefferson expected back but Jordan Addison suspended for the first three regular-season games, Minnesota faces significant depth challenges at wide receiver and in the return game.