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NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at his home in Indiana on Saturday, officials said. He was 25 years old.
Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in a local garage in New Albany, said Police Chief Todd Bailey. The death remains under investigation.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 15, 2023. (Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)
Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin also confirmed Moore’s death. He said an autopsy will be conducted on Sunday.
Moore was a standout football player at Purdue College. The Arizona Cardinals selected him in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played three seasons in Arizona from 2021 to 2023. He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 but suffered a season-ending injury.
He joined the Minnesota Vikings in March 2025 and suffered a season-ending injury in a preseason game. The team said they have spoken to Moore’s family to express their condolences and support.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) work during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 31, 2023. (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports)
“I am saddened by the news of Rondale’s passing. Although Rondale was a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we knew well and cared deeply about,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement. “He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots.
“As a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and strong despite the many struggles that injury sidelined him throughout his career. We are all saddened that he will not be able to live out his NFL dream and we will not all have the opportunity to watch him flourish.”
The Cardinals said they were “devastated and saddened.”
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who loved him and had the privilege of knowing such a special person,” the team said.
Louisville Cardinals coach Jeff Brohm also released a statement. He was Purdue’s head coach while Moore was there.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore (14) runs with the football during Falcons OTAs at the Falcons Training Center on June 3, 2024. (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports)
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“Rondale Moore has been an absolute joy to coach. The ultimate competitor who would not back down from any challenge,” he said on social media. “Rondale had a work ethic unmatched by anyone. A great teammate who could handle any situation. We all loved Rondale; we loved his smile and his competitive spirit that always wanted to please everyone he met.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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