Rondale Moore injury update: Vikings receiver out for 2025 season after second straight year-ending knee setback
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore's 2025 campaign has ended before it even began, marking the second consecutive year he will miss an entire season due to a devastating knee injury.
The 24-year-old suffered the injury on the very first play of the Vikings' preseason opener against the Houston Texans. Fielding a punt return, Moore was tackled and stayed down immediately, clearly in pain. Moments later, he was carted off the field, visibly frustrated and aware of the potential severity.
Minnesota later confirmed the worst fears—Moore was placed on injured reserve, ending his season just as it started.
Back-to-back major injuries derail Rondale Moore's promising career
This isn't Moore's first battle with serious injury. In 2024, while with the Atlanta Falcons, he sustained a season-ending knee injury during training camp, preventing him from taking a single regular-season snap. Hoping for a fresh start, Moore signed a one-year deal with the Vikings in the offseason, looking to showcase his skills and reignite his career.
Before the injuries, Moore built a reputation as a versatile and dynamic weapon during his first three NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Over 39 games, he recorded 1,201 receiving yards and three touchdowns, including a full 17-game slate in 2023 when he was last fully healthy. His ability to stretch defenses and contribute on special teams made him a valuable roster piece, which is why the Vikings saw him as a low-risk, high-upside addition.
Vikings face depth questions ahead of regular season opener
For the Vikings, Moore's injury is more than a personal setback—it's a depth concern. With the regular season opener against the Chicago Bears looming on September 8, Minnesota will have to reshuffle its receiving corps and special teams units.
While the team boasts star receiver Justin Jefferson and emerging talent Jordan Addison, Moore's absence removes a player who could have added another layer of speed and versatility to their offense.
The injury also adds another challenge for rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is returning from his own season-ending injury last preseason. As the Vikings navigate their next steps, Moore now faces another long and grueling rehab process, hoping for a healthier return in 2026.
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For a player once seen as a rising offensive threat, the road ahead is about resilience and patience—two qualities Moore will need in abundance.
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