Veteran NFL WR Suffers Season-Ending Injury For Second Straight Year

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Aug 12, 2025 6:10 PM ET

He just can't catch a break.

The worst has officially been confirmed for Minnesota wide receiver Rondale Moore.

After being carted off the field in Saturday's exhibition game vs. the Houston Texans, the veteran wide receiver/punt returner will now miss a second straight year with an unfortunate knee injury.

Health has been the biggest obstacle for Moore since arriving in the National Football League as a second-round pick out of Purdue in 2021.

Last preseason, a dislocated right knee in Falcons training camp kept him off the field for the entirety of 2024. And now his '25 campaign has reportedly come to an end before it ever got started with Tuesday's MRI results.

"Vikings WR Rondale Moore has suffered a season-ending knee injury," the NFL announced via its X account.

Vikings WR Rondale Moore has suffered a season-ending knee injury. pic.twitter.com/ufBM9lOeE6
— NFL (@NFL) August 12, 2025

Fans reacted to the heartbreaking update in the league's mentions.

"second straight year with a season ending injury … Gotta feel for Rondale Moore but that comeback player of the year is gonna feel great " DraftKings replied..

"Brutal news ugh," a user said.

"NOOOOOOOOOOO MAN WHYYYYYY," another exclaimed.

"Back to back seasons is so brutal " a fan prayed.

"Damn " Dez Bryant commented.

"my boy cannot catch a break. I feel so bad for him," another person posted.

"Actually hate this for him. Back to back season ending injuries. Jesus."

"" Chad Johnson reacted.

"Man, this blows for this young man. Is it just me or are injuries getting more prevalent?" another user asked.

"Vikings can never have anything nice," another fan shared. "Speedy recovery Rondale !"

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© Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

It's got to be really tough for Rondale whose never been able to realize his full NFL potential due to injuries. But hopefully he finds a way to come back strong as ever in 2026 and helps a team compete — whether that's in Minnesota, or elsewhere.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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