Falcons’ Rondale Moore Carted Off Field With Serious Leg Injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore was carted off the field Wednesday after suffering a right leg injury, causing the team to end practice early. Moore was taken away in an air cast, indicating that the injury is serious.

Immediately following the incident that led to Moore’s injury, players dropped to a knee in support of their teammate. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins reiterated later on that the team was praying for him to recover quickly.

Moore is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and was preparing for his first season with the Falcons. He has spent the last three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, where was primarily used in a supporting role. In 33 games, he has caught 135 passes for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns.

The Falcons acquired the fourth-year receiver from Arizona in a trade, sending away quarterback Desmond Ridder. The team has completely overhauled its offense in the offseason, hiring a new coaching staff and signing Cousins, a star passer from the Vikings.

Moore and fellow newly acquired receivers Darnell Mooney and Ray-Ray McCloud were expected to join as role players in the offense behind the likes of Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts and Drake London. When he was acquired from Arizona, it appeared as though Moore, an underrated but respected receiver, would be joining one of the league’s most exciting offenses in the coming season, which could have changed the course of his career. In all likelihood, those prospects will at least be delayed based on the initial circumstances and timing of his injury.

If Moore has to miss significant time this season, Mooney and McCloud will likely gain more targets as secondary receiving options in the offense. Backup receivers KhaDarel Hodge, Austin Mack and Casey Washington could also get more preseason reps and carve out a role as well.

Article by Patrick Moquin