Vikings Injury Update and Roster Moves

Minnesota reshapes its roster after Rondale Moore's season-ending knee injury and a surprise early cut of Brian Asamoah.

Vikings Cut Moore and Release Asamoah After Injury Setback

The Vikings opened their preseason against the Texans with attention on how much J.J. McCarthy would play. Rondale Moore, who joined Minnesota after spurning the Bears, looked to contribute on special teams and as a return option. A single punt return ended Moore’s day and, soon after, his season, with the injury described as significant. Subsequent reporting suggested the injury is not an ACL.

On Tuesday, Minnesota confirmed that Moore will miss the season with a knee injury and announced roster changes that also included waiving Brian Asamoah II and waiving/injuring Zeke Correll, with Moore placed on IR. The move tightens a WR group already coping with Justin Jefferson’s hamstring recovery and Jordan Addison’s suspension ahead of Week 1. This setback amplifies the challenge of balancing short-term needs with longer-term health for a squad in transition.

Highlights

Roster churn in August tests a team's ability to adapt quickly.