Vikings WR Rondale Moore’s Suspicious Death at 25 Leave the NFL in Shock

Former Cardinals, Falcons and Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died on Saturday, February 21.

Vikings WR Rondale Moore’s Suspicious Death at 25 Leave the NFL in Shock

Rondale Moore hurt himself in a Pre Season game in 2025 (Image via IMAGO)

The world of pro football lost another star on Saturday. According to reports, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died at just 25. The cause of his death remains under investigation.

Moore’s death was confirmed by the Floyd County Coroner’s Office in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana. WLKY then picked up the story, which various media outlets across the country later forwarded. Shortly after the news went viral, Moore’s former coach at Purdue, Jeff Brohm, issued a statement.

Brohm described Moore as a “complete joy to coach,” a player with an exceptional work ethic who did not shy away from taking on challenges.

We all loved Rondale, and we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all of our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family, and we love him very much!!!

Jeff Brohm wrote

Moore, a four-star recruit (as per ESPN) coming out of high school, spent three seasons with the Boilermakers. He caught 178 passes for 1915 yards and scored 14 touchdowns, along with adding 248 rushing yards and 3 TDs.

Police provide insight into Rondale Moore’s death

According to WLKY’s report, Moore died on Saturday, February 21. The police reached his house in Albany and found his body in the garage.

Vikings WR Rondale Moore's Suspicious Death at 25 Leave the NFL in Shock
Rondale Moore (Image via IMAGO)

Albany police chief Todd Bailey released a statement (HT/Ahmad Hick of FOX9).

[Rondale] Moore was found deceased with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound in the garage of a property in New Albany, Indiana.

Which NFL teams did Rondale Moore play for?

The Arizona Cardinals drafted Moore in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. He made 33 appearances, started 20, and racked up 135 catches for 1201 yards and scored 3 touchdowns.

In March 2024, the Cardinals traded Moore to the Falcons in exchange for quarterback Desmond Ridder. However, he was immediately placed on injured reserve following a knee injury in training camp. Without ever seeing the field in Atlanta, the Falcons released Moore ahead of the 2025 season.

The Vikings were the next to give Moore a chance at redemption. He signed a one-year, $2 million contract, but suffered a season-ending knee injury during a preseason game against the Texans. The injury happened during a punt return.

NFL players remember Rondale Moore

In Arizona, he shared the locker room with wide receiver Hollywood Brown, who spoke with Moore hours before his death was confirmed.

Former and current team members send prayers to Moore and his family.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell kept his emotions in check while talking about Moore upon hearing about his death.

Heartbreaking. Anybody at the ballpark today could feel the emotion. It’s one of the most painful things for me as a head coach when I feel the emotion…  He’s tremendously loved and supported by those guys and all of us. It’s hard to even put into words.

Kevin O’Connell said about Rondale Moore (HT/Sports Illustrated)

A couple of years ago, the Vikings lost another promising player. In July 2024, cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident along with his two friends, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., who were his high school teammates. The trio was inside a Dodge Charger when an Infiniti Q50 crashed into them. All three died on the spot. The driver of the Q50 was sentenced to life imprisonment.

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