Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday in southern Indiana, according to officials. He was 25 years old.
New Albany police chief Todd Bailey said Moore was found in a garage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to local network WLKY. The Floyd County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death Saturday evening.
An autopsy will be performed, and his death remains under investigation.
Moore, a star receiver at Purdue University, was drafted into the NFL by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021. He played with the team for three years before a series of knee injuries stalled his career for several seasons.
He signed with the Vikings before the 2025 season and tore his ACL in the first preseason game.
University of Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, said Moore was “a complete joy to coach.”
“The ultimate competitor that wouldn’t back down from any challenge,” he wrote. “Rondale had a work ethic unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would come through in any situation. We all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all of our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family, we love him very much.”
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson shared a tribute to Moore on X.
“RIP Rondale Moore. Heartbroken for your family, friends, & teammates,” he wrote.
Sauce Gardner, a cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, re-shared a post about Moore’s death. He wrote: “Bro….. what is going on in the world right now?”
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