Last week, the Vikings arrived at a deal with wide receiver Rondale Moore, a still-young veteran who is well-known for his blazing speed.
Sitting behind that simple signing is a fascinating tidbit: Minnesota was in direct competition with several other teams to sign Moore. On March 19th, Mike Garafolo of The NFL Network succinctly detailed the tour: “WR Rondale Moore is visiting the #Titans today, source says. Former second-round pick of the #AZCardinals is in the midst of a tour of teams, having met with the #Bears, #Jets and #Vikings as he resets after a knee injury in camp ended his 2024 season with the #Falcons.”
The Vikings Overcame a Trio of Teams for Rondale Moore
When discussing Moore’s visit with the Bears, a piece on PurplePTSD offered an assessment of what the receiver is likely considering.
“In his career, Rondale Moore has made close to $7 million. Presumably, the team that gives him a chance to make good money in 2025 while also committing to featuring him prominently — so that he can command more money on a future deal — is going to win the sweepstakes,” the piece argues.
Further: “For whatever it’s worth, the Vikings received top-notch marks yet again from the NFLPA report card. Maybe that helps to move Moore in Minnesota’s direction.”
In the Vikings’ offense, Moore will be the fourth or fifth option in the passing game. All of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson will be coming in ahead of him for targets. So, too, could running back Aaron Jones get more looks in the passing game.
But, to be sure, that doesn’t mean there won’t be touches for Mr. Moore. The 24-year-old playmaker ran a blistering 4.28 forty, a time that’s very fast. Jefferson and Addison can often win deep but their times come in a decent bit slower than Moore, sitting at 4.43 for the WR1 and 4.49 for the WR2. Now, there’s more to winning deep than just speed, but it’s indisputably a crucial ingredient.