NEWYou can now listen to PK Press Club articles!
This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead Saturday at his Indiana home, officials said. He was 25 years old.
Moore died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in the garage of a New Albany property, Police Chief Todd Bailey said. The death was still under investigation.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON PK Press Club
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 15, 2023. (Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)
Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin also confirmed Moore’s death. He said an autopsy would take place on Sunday.
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. The team said it spoke to Moore’s family to offer condolences and support.
BARRY WILBURN, SUPER BOWL CHAMPION, DEAD AT 62
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)
“I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death. Although Rondale was a short time member of the Vikings, he was someone we knew well and cared about deeply,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement. “He was a humble, gentle and respectful young man, proud of his Indiana roots.
“As a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and resilient despite facing adversity on multiple occasions as injuries sidelined him throughout his career. We are all heartbroken that he will not continue to live out his dream in the NFL and we all will not have the chance to see him flourish.”
The cardinals said they were “devastated and heartbroken.”
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, teammates and all those who loved him and had the privilege of knowing such a special person,” the team said.
Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm also released a statement. He was the head coach at Purdue when Moore was there.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore (14) runs with the ball during Falcons OTA at the Falcons practice facility on June 3, 2024. (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PK Press Club APP
“Rondale Moore was an absolute pleasure to coach. The ultimate competitor who didn’t shy away from any challenge,” he said on social media. “Rondale had an unmatched work ethic. A great teammate who would thrive in any situation. We all loved Rondale; we loved his smile and his competitive spirit that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with.”
