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Rondale Moore’s Comeback Cut Short as Vikings Confirm Season-Ending Knee Injury

Testing confirmed Moore will miss a second straight season, prompting the Vikings to adjust their receiving and return personnel.

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is attended to by head coach Kevin O'Connell and trainers 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
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 09: Rondale Moore #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Jamal Hill #56 of the Houston Texans in the second quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) is quickly attended to by a Houston Texans trainer after suffering a lower leg injury during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Vikings did not specify Moore’s exact left-knee diagnosis beyond confirming that he will sit out the entire 2025 season.
  • Moore suffered the injury during a two-yard punt return in Minnesota’s preseason opener versus the Houston Texans when he was tackled by linebacker Jamal Hill.
  • Kevin O’Connell described the development as heartbreaking and said he felt powerless watching Moore’s second comeback bid end prematurely.
  • Moore joined the Vikings in March to add slot receiving depth and serve as a punt returner after missing the 2024 season to a right-knee injury.
  • Justin Jefferson and other teammates have publicly supported Moore as the Vikings weigh adjustments to their receiving rotation and punt-return duties.