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NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead in his Indiana home on Saturday, authorities said. He was 25 years old.
Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in the garage of a property in New Albany, 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 October 15, 2023. (Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)
Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin also confirmed Moore’s death. He said the autopsy would be carried out on Sunday.
Moore was a standout football player at Purdue University. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals 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 action during the second quarter 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 cared about deeply,” 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 while injuries sidelined him throughout his career. We are all heartbroken that he will not continue to live his NFL dream and not all of us will have the opportunity to see him flourish.”
The Cardinals said they were “devastated and heartbroken.”
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with 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 the head coach at Purdue 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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“It was a true pleasure to coach Rondale Moore. The ultimate competitor who would not back down from any challenge,” he said on social media. “Rondale had an unmatched work ethic. A great teammate who would get through any situation. We all loved Rondale; we loved his smile and his competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came into contact with.”
