The Atlanta Falcons have sadly confirmed our worst fears for Rondale Moore, as they have placed the wide receiver on the reserve/injured list following a significant leg injury he sustained during joint practices with the Dolphins earlier this week. Unfortunately, this injury is season-ending for Moore, and our hearts go out to him.
Moving forward, the Falcons will have to adjust without the speedy receiver and returner, who was expected to have a significant role as a reserve in the upcoming season. We can only hope for a swift recovery for Moore and a chance for him to shine in Atlanta next year.
The Falcons placed wide receiver Rondale Moore on the reserve/injured list. Moore was carted out of practice yesterday. Today, it was confirmed the issue is his knee.
In turn, they signed punter Ryan Sanborn.
MORE: https://t.co/Zf2POhbpyb— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) August 8, 2024
Original story below
In a unfortunate turn of events, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the practice field on Tuesday afternoon due to an apparent injury to his right leg. The severity of the injury was evident as Moore had to wear an inflatable cast on his leg and the practice was canceled for the day.
Falcons WR Rondale Moore was carted off the practice field minutes ago with an inflatable cast on his right leg.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2024
The news understandably shook Moore’s teammates.
Moore had joined the Falcons in the off-season to strengthen their receiving unit after being traded from the Arizona Cardinals. He was anticipated to bring much-needed speed to the team’s offense and was in competition for the slot receiver position during joint practices with the Dolphins.
This injury is a devastating setback for Moore, who was expected to have a more prominent role in the Falcons’ offense this season. While early reports are not optimistic, we remain hopeful for a positive outcome amidst this unfortunate news.