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Atlanta Falcons star Kyle Pitts called out the former teammates of Rondale Moore, who tragically died last month from a suspected gunshot wound, after saying only a handful of them showed up to his celebration of life Friday.
Moore, 25, was found dead in the garage of his Indiana home on February 21. Police said at the time that the former NFL wide receiver died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. News of Moore’s death sparked an outpouring of support from across the league and those who knew Moore.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on December 21, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
But Pitts, who became close to Moore after he was traded to the Falcons in 2024, denounced what he called the “fake emotion” that arose in the wake of Moore’s death.
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“It’s crazy how only 6 or 7 of your NFL teammates showed up for you today smfh,” he wrote in a message shared to his Instagram Stories. “All this talk and fake emotion and no one wants to show up to give you some rest… Just at a loss for words.
“Be aware of who your ‘brothers’ really are, who truly support you in all areas of life, not just in front of the cameras or the public,” he continued, adding “People just want to throw out a message and not mean it, but we play it like Kur said, ‘it might hurt a little’ but we’re going for it.”
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) in action during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023. (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports)
Moore was a standout football player in college for Purdue. 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 during a preseason game.
Pitts shared an emotional message about Moore on social media after learning of his death.
“This can’t be true, man,” he wrote after sharing a carousel of photos on Instagram. “I’m definitely sitting here crying, even just over what I should say or think, bro.”
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on December 21, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
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“We were literally on the phone yesterday morning. I’m so hurt man, I never thought I’d do this type of message, let alone have it be about you! Rondale, you’re really at peace now, you’re looking out for us but I wish you wouldn’t leave us man. I love you man and 4 is going to live forever.”
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