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NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at his home in Indiana on Saturday, officials said. He was 25.
Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in the garage of a New Albany property, Police Chief Todd Bailey said. The death remained 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 would take place 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 in a preseason game. The team said they spoke with Moore’s family to offer their condolences and support.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) in second quarter action at Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 31, 2023. (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports)
“I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death. While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care deeply about,” Vikings head 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 resilient despite facing adversity multiple times as injuries sidelined him throughout his career. We are all heartbroken that he will not continue to live out his NFL dream, and we will not all have a chance to see him flourish.”
The Cardinals said they were “devastated and heartbroken.”
“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 head coach Jeff Brohm also released a statement. He was Purdue’s head coach when Moore was there.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore (14) runs with the ball during the Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility on June 3, 2024. (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports)
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“Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach. The ultimate competitor who would not back down from any challenge,” he said on social media. “Rondale had a work ethic second to none. A great teammate who would come through in any situation. We all loved Rondale; we loved his smile and his competitive edge that would always please everyone he came in contact with.”
