Vikings Confirm Rondale Moore Will Miss Entire 2025 Season
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Though it was widely expected to happen, the Minnesota Vikings have confirmed that wide receiver Rondale Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury in preseason.
Tests confirmed WR Rondale Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury in Saturday's preseason game. — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 12, 2025
This is heartbreaking news for Moore, who had been having a great camp, according to reports. The receiver was engaged in preseason action against the Houston Texans on Saturday when he was tackled by Texans linebacker Jamal Hill.
Moore had been pulled awkwardly over his left leg, leading to the injury. He was visibly upset as a cart came to take him to the locker room.
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...
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. MoreThis story will be updated...
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