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Vikings Place Rondale Moore on Injured Reserve After Season-Ending Knee Injury

Testing confirmed a season-ending knee injury, prompting a review of the tackle for hip-drop characteristics, requiring Minnesota to reshuffle its punt-return and receiver depth.

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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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Overview

  • Tests confirmed Moore’s left knee injury will sideline him for the entire 2025 season, leading the Vikings to place him on injured reserve.
  • Moore was hurt on a 2-yard punt return during the preseason opener against the Houston Texans when linebacker Jamal Hill tackled him along the sideline and he was carted off the field.
  • This marks the second straight season-ending knee injury for Moore after he missed 2024 with a right-knee dislocation while with the Falcons.
  • Coach Kevin O’Connell described Moore’s setback as “heartbreaking” and said the team will examine game tape for potential hip-drop safety rule violations.
  • Minnesota is evaluating internal candidates and considering roster moves to fill its primary punt-return role and bolster receiver depth following Moore’s injury.