Vikings' Rondale Moore officially out for season with knee injury

Tests have confirmed that Moore is out for the season after suffering a knee injury in Minnesota's first preseason game.

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 | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

The Vikings confirmed on Tuesday that wide receiver Rondale Moore's season is officially over after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's preseason game.

Moore caught the first punt of the game against the Texans and sprinted towards the right sideline. After he was tackled while going out of bounds, Moore immediately appeared in pain, favoring his left leg. It's now confirmed to be a season-ending knee injury.

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Moore, 25, signed a one-year, $2 million free-agent contract with Minnesota this offseason after missing all of last season with a different knee injury that he suffered in training camp with the Falcons. He broke onto the football scene as a dynamic receiver as a true freshman at Purdue. His career has been dramatically impacted by injuries ever since.

Minnesota will now lean on Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Lucky Jackson, Tai Felton, Tim Jones and Jeshaun Jones as wide receivers while Justin Jefferson remains sidelined with a minor hamstring strain. How the Vikings enter the regular season at wide receiver will be key considering Jefferson should be ready for the Sept. 8 opener in Chicago and Addison will be serving the a three-game suspension.

The Vikings also waived former third-round pick Brian Asamoah II on Tuesday, while also waiving offensive lineman Zeke Correll with an injury designation. No corresponding roster moves have been announced.