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Rondale Moore’s Latest Knee Injury Threatens 2025 Season

Moore’s injury leaves Minnesota with critical receiver holes during Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension.

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

  • Coach Kevin O’Connell described Moore’s left knee damage as “pretty significant” and confirmed he will undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine if he will miss the entire 2025 campaign.
  • Moore was carted off during a punt return in the preseason opener against Houston after Texans linebacker Jamal Hill executed a tackle showing elements of a banned hip-drop technique.
  • The setback continues a troubling pattern, following an ACL tear in August 2024 that sidelined Moore for the entire previous season.
  • Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension to start the regular season forces the Vikings to rely on Justin Jefferson, Jalen Nailor and depth options like Lucky Jackson and rookie Tai Felton.
  • The play has prompted team and league officials to review potential rule violations and underscores ongoing NFL discussions about tackling safety.