{"id":133167,"date":"2025-08-10T01:40:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T01:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/133167\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T01:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T01:40:13","slug":"vikings-rondale-moore-hurts-knee-in-heartbreaking-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/133167\/","title":{"rendered":"Vikings&#8217; Rondale Moore hurts knee in &#8216;heartbreaking&#8217; situation"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"authors\">\n<li class=\"mugshot-shown\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/seifert_kevin.png&#038;h=80&#038;w=80&#038;scale=crop.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/>\n<p>Kevin SeifertAug 9, 2025, 08:32 PM ET<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"icon-font-after icon-close-solid-after\" href=\"#\">Close<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MINNEAPOLIS &#8212; <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"3db556c9-ed76-a7a5-4ccb-a92fc6db4334\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/_\/name\/min\/minnesota-vikings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a> wide receiver <a data-player-guid=\"a542aac8-e1f3-7490-f0bd-df914d56c0ca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4372485\/rondale-moore\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rondale Moore<\/a> suffered a &#8220;pretty significant&#8221; injury to his left knee against the <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"595690b3-2161-4913-a7a7-814af2fd2621\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/_\/name\/hou\/houston-texans\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Texans<\/a> on Saturday, coach <a data-player-guid=\"0f4f77e1-8802-396b-9c31-7e473833ceeb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/2146711\/kevin-oconnell\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kevin O&#8217;Connell<\/a> said.<\/p>\n<p>The injury came on Moore&#8217;s first play after returning from a major injury last season to his right knee.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Connell did not provide a specific diagnosis, pointing to an MRI test that will be conducted Sunday, but called the situation &#8220;heartbreaking.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s Picks<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a name=\"&amp;lpos=story:editorspicks:inline:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45922509\/2025-nfl-preseason-week-1-takeaways-top-rookies-new-players\" class=\"img-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/r1529666_1296x1296_1-1.jpg&#038;w=130&#038;h=130&#038;scale=crop&#038;location=center.jpeg\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\"\/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moore has struggled to stay healthy since the <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"8fc7b962-95e1-3cb8-6a7d-b499de9ad546\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/_\/name\/ari\/arizona-cardinals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona Cardinals<\/a> 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 <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"49fd392a-86fe-4df3-1b77-9bbfa18b2ad5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/_\/name\/atl\/atlanta-falcons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He signed a one-year contract with the Vikings this offseason and was in line to be the team&#8217;s punt returner and potential No. 4 receiver. On his first return, Texans linebacker <a data-player-guid=\"2bab140f-9692-96c2-fe05-c24fc02fa404\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4427479\/jamal-hill\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jamal Hill<\/a> tackled him as he ran out of bounds after a 2-yard gain. In the process, Hill pulled Moore awkwardly over his left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Athletic trainers quickly brought out a cart.<\/p>\n<p>Daily coverage from NFL training camps<img decoding=\"async\" data-lazyload=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/r1529004_1296x518_5-2.jpg\" class=\"round lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We have reporters with all 32 teams, covering the ins and outs of camp. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45702612\/2025-nfl-training-camp-news-buzz-roster-decisions-depth-charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Latest buzz from across the NFL<\/a><br \/><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45763255\/2025-nfl-training-camp-preview-storylines-53-man-roster-projections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Camp previews<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45776406\/nfl-2025-offseason-aaron-rodgers-tush-push-ben-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Offseason reset<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More NFL <\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Camp updates by team:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704258\/2025-nfl-training-camp-arizona-cardinals-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ARI<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45703984\/2025-nfl-training-camp-atlanta-falcons-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ATL<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45706841\/2025-nfl-training-camp-baltimore-ravens-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BAL<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704778\/2025-nfl-training-camp-buffalo-bills-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BUF<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704039\/2025-nfl-training-camp-carolina-panthers-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CAR<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704191\/2025-nfl-training-camp-chicago-bears-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CHI<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45706842\/2025-nfl-training-camp-cincinnati-bengals-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CIN<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45706843\/2025-nfl-training-camp-cleveland-browns-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CLE<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45703353\/2025-nfl-training-camp-dallas-cowboys-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DAL<\/a> | <a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704785\/2025-nfl-training-camp-miami-dolphins-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MIA<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704243\/2025-nfl-training-camp-minnesota-vikings-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MIN<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704794\/2025-nfl-training-camp-new-england-patriots-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NE<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704114\/2025-nfl-training-camp-new-orleans-saints-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NO<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45702573\/2025-nfl-training-camp-new-york-giants-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NYG<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704830\/2025-nfl-training-camp-new-york-jets-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NYJ<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45703427\/2025-nfl-training-camp-philadelphia-eagles-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PHI<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45706844\/2025-nfl-training-camp-pittsburgh-steelers-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PIT<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704292\/2025-nfl-training-camp-san-francisco-49ers-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SF<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704305\/2025-nfl-training-camp-seattle-seahawks-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SEA<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45704154\/2025-nfl-training-camp-tampa-bay-buccaneers-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45706839\/2025-nfl-training-camp-tennessee-titans-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TEN<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45703886\/2025-nfl-training-camp-washington-commanders-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WSH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Moore&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s one of the most painful things for me as a head coach when I feel that emotion,&#8221; O&#8217;Connell said. &#8220;I make a life out of trying to leave others better than I found them. In that situation, there is nothing I can do, which is the worst feeling as a coach. So you just consult with him and make sure that he knows he&#8217;s not going to be alone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Connell spoke with members of referee Brad Allen&#8217;s officiating crew to ask if Hill&#8217;s hit qualified as an illegal hip-drop tackle.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have to watch the play back before I truly can give [an answer] on it,&#8221; O&#8217;Connell said. &#8220;But it was very, very unfortunate. It seemed like it had a lot of the characteristics of [the hip-drop tackle], but I know it is a three-part kind of process to actually call that on the field. We&#8217;ll see when we watch the tape. I don&#8217;t think there was any bad intent there.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kevin SeifertAug 9, 2025, 08:32 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":133168,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[51,50,52],"class_list":{"0":"post-133167","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-headlines","9":"tag-news","10":"tag-top-stories"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115001925608398872","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133167"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133167\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/133168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}