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'Brutal' Injury Update For WR Rondale Moore On Saturday

It's been a string of unfortunate luck for Rondale Moore thus far at the NFL level and that reportedly continued into 2025. After missing all of last season with a knee injury, the former Purdue star went down in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game and had to be carted off the field; unable to put any pressure on his leg.

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Vikings defender has breakout performance after injury riddled rookie season 'I definitely got my confidence back'

The undrafted free agent market has been a huge factor in the success of the Minnesota Vikings during the tenure of Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, and the next player up appears to be edge rusher Gabriel Murphy.

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'It's obviously a checkpoint' Kevin O'Connell comes away impressed with J.J. McCarthy's preseason debut with one element standing out

It felt a little bit surprising to see the Minnesota Vikings play quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Saturday afternoon against the Houston Texans. They got the win 20-10, but the first-team offense played just 13 snaps, and it ended in a field goal.

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Vikings Defender Exploded After a Position Change

On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings finally returned to U.S. Bank Stadium. It was the team’s first win (not that it matters) of the (pre-) season, as the final scoreboard showed 20-10 in favor of Minnesota.

Sam Howell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 9

Sam Howell dominates Texans defense in Vikings debut

Sam Howell had an impressive preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings in their 20-10 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday evening. Howell has been on an adventure throughout his young NFL career.

Rondale Moore News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Vikings’ Rondale Moore carted off the field with ‘heartbreaking’ injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore on Saturday suffered another “significant” knee injury one year after tearing his ACL. The injury occurred on Moore’s first play back during the Vikings’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans at U.S.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Kevin O’Connell Gives Unfortunate Injury Update After Vikings’ Preseason Opener

The Minnesota Vikings hosted the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon and secured an impressive 20-10 victory in their preseason opener. While there were many positives from players on both sides of the ball, all eyes turned to wide receiver Rondale Moore, who was seen in severe pain on the sideline after an awkward tackle.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / August 9

7 Takeaways from the Vikings’ Preseason Opener

The Minnesota Vikings are 1-0, at least in the meaningless preseason standings. Late in the fourth quarter, ex-Gophers passer Max Brosmer finished the game in victory formation at the cusp of Houston’s endzone, as the Vikings had a comfortable 20-10 lead.

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Max Brosmer’s stellar Vikings debut has fans losing their minds

The Minnesota Vikings played their first game without Sam Darnold Saturday. Even though it’s an NFL Preseason game. Max Brosmer got fans losing their minds, though, thanks to a stellar outing.

Rondale Moore News / Yardbarker / August 10

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Vikings WR/PR Rondale Moore carted off field with lower body injury

The Minnesota Vikings' Rondale Moore, attempting to return to action after missing all of last season with a knee injury, exited the team's preseason opener on Saturday with an apparent lower left leg injury during a second-quarter punt return against the Houston Texans.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / August 9

Five things that stood out in Vikings' preseason opener against Texans

After losing the first six preseason games of the Kevin O'Connell era, the Vikings have now won four in a row. They opened their three-game exhibition slate on Saturday afternoon with a 20-10 win over the Texans at U.S.

Justin Jefferson News / Field Level Media / August 9

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson assures fans he will return 'real soon'

Minnesota Vikings fans have understandably been concerned about Justin Jefferson's latest injury. The four-time All-Pro wide receiver, however, provided some assurance ahead of his team's preseason opener against the Houston Texans on Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / August 9

Offseason In Review: Minnesota Vikings

Having allowed Kirk Cousins to depart in free agency to take on a multiyear tenure atop the Falcons’ quarterback depth chart – or so he thought – the Vikings began a new era under center in 2024.