Vikings' Rondale Moore hurts knee in 'heartbreaking' situation - ESPN

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore suffered a «pretty significant» injury to his left knee against the Houston Texans on Saturday, coach Kevin O'Connell said.

The injury came on Moore's first play after returning from a major injury last season to his right knee.

O'Connell did not provide a specific diagnosis, pointing to an MRI test that will be conducted Sunday, but called the situation «heartbreaking.»

Moore has struggled to stay healthy since the Arizona Cardinals made him a second-round draft pick in 2021. He missed nine games in 2022 because of a variety of ailments, and then all of 2024 after suffering a dislocated right knee when he was in training camp with the Atlanta Falcons.

He signed a one-year contract with the Vikings this offseason and was in line to be the team's punt returner and potential No. 4 receiver. On his first return, Texans linebacker Jamal Hill tackled him as he ran out of bounds after a 2-yard gain. In the process, Hill pulled Moore awkwardly over his left leg.

Athletic trainers quickly brought out a cart.

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Moore's frustration was evident; he slammed his hands so hard on the back of the cart that the sound could be heard throughout the stadium.

«It's one of the most painful things for me as a head coach when I feel that emotion,» O'Connell said. «I make a life out of trying to leave others better than I found them. In that