MARCH 28: The Vikings are bringing in Moore on a one-year deal worth $2MM, per the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling. While Moore’s attached to a $1.1MM base salary, the Vikings only guaranteed him $250K. After a full-season absence, Moore will still have to earn a roster spot. But a market did form for the slot receiver this offseason.
MARCH 19: After drawing interest from a number of suitors, Rondale Moore has chosen his next team. The Vikings announced that they’ve agreed to terms with the free agent wide receiver.
Moore’s free agency tour kicked off in Minnesota last week. The wideout later took meetings with the Bears, Jets, and the Titans, with that latter visit taking place today. Ultimately, Moore decided to head to the Vikings to resume his NFL career.
The former second-round pick suffered a season-ending injury during Falcons training camp last year. Despite the extended absence, Moore clearly didn’t lack for suitors, and he’ll ultimately beat higher-profile names like Stefon Diggs, Amari Cooper, Keenan Allen and Tyler Lockett to the transaction log.
Moore established himself as a versatile offensive option during his time in Arizona. He averaged 45 receptions per season between 2021 and 2023, and he also garnered 52 total carries (for 249 yards) over that span. He even got an extended look as a returner during his rookie campaign, so the veteran could fill a number of holes for his new squad.
The Vikings are set to return their top three wide receivers in 2025, with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jalen Nailor leading the depth chart. There’s room for reps behind that trio, and considering Moore had the entire 2024 campaign to recover, he should be ready to compete for a WR spot.
Off season grade, A+++! SKOL!
Not enough reps for everybody.
Nailor is next out the door.
Either released or traded for draft pick.
Considering his drop rate last year Nailor being gone is not a big surprise.
Between Jefferson, Addison & TJ, when will Rondale see a target?
Great pickup by Minnesota. Moore adds another dimension to their offense.
Fun!
I would rather have seen Lockett than Moore.
Lockett is a slower version of Nailor. Moore fits a mold of underneath gadget player to complement our current weapons.
I dont care for “gadget” stuff. I see some screening short reception plays to beat the pass rush which they were terrible at last year but I also see a 4.29 guy that can take the top off and open things up which I saw as a problem.
The whole point of gadget guys is versatility.
Moore is an electric player who can return kickoffs, run routes, run plays in the backfield, and make all kinds of trick plays result in big gains.
Those things make a huge difference when you already have a dominant WR or two and tough running back play.
He’s a perfect safety valve for McCarthy, and believe me McCarthy will really need that as a rookie.
Very astute signing. Healthy and in that system with all those weapons, Moore could fit in well.
Good signing. I like it.