Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead on Saturday.
The New Albany Police Department reported that Rondale Moore, 25, was found inside his garage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Moore was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round in 2021, where he spent three seasons before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons.
As a Falcon, he was unable to suit up for the 2024 season due to an injury and later signed with the Minnesota Vikings for the 2025 season, where he also suffered a season-ending injury.
The NFL is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Rondale Moore.
— NFL (@NFL) February 22, 2026
Our thoughts are with Rondale’s family, friends and teammates during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/qFVwMxRiSM
Per CBS:
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has died at the age of 25, authorities reported Saturday.
Moore was found dead in the garage of a home in New Albany, Indiana, the New Albany Police Department said. The cause of death was believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police disclosed. An investigation was underway, and no further details were provided.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rondale Moore,” the Vikings said in a statement. “While we are working to understand the facts, we have spoken with Rondale’s family to offer our condolences and the full support of the Minnesota Vikings.”
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in his own statement that he was “devastated” by Moore’s death, describing him as a “humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots.”
Dozens of former teammates shared memories of Rondale on X.
Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year JJ Watt wrote, “Can’t even begin to fathom or process this. There’s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace, Rondale.”
Here’s Watt and Moore together on the gridiron:
WHOLESOME: When JJ Watt gave young WR Rondale Moore career advice.
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) February 22, 2026
“You know how many times I’ve been knocked my ass in my career… You get back up and you get out there”
JJ told Moore to stay after practice, grind, come Sunday, you’ll be ready.
RIP 🕊️💔pic.twitter.com/T9cMSGs6bB
One of Moore’s former teammates, Marquise Brown, wrote that he had just spoken with him hours before his death.
LOOK:
Bro ain’t no way brotha you just messaged me few hours ago 😢
— Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) February 22, 2026
