NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
Rondale Moore, a former Purdue All-American and NFL wide receiver, died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound; the cause remains under investigation, Floyd County coroner said.
- On Feb. 21, 2026, Floyd County coroner Matthew Tomlin confirmed 25-year-old NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died after being found in a New Albany, Indiana garage.
- The Floyd County Coroner's Office said an autopsy has been scheduled for Sunday, and the death remains under investigation, according to reports describing a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, police and The Athletic.
- A second-round pick in 2021, Moore suffered multiple season-ending knee injuries, missing the 2024 and 2025 seasons, after playing for the Arizona Cardinals, Falcons, and Vikings.
- The Minnesota Vikings said they offered condolences and support, with Kevin O'Connell mourning Moore and Purdue Football and Jeff Brohm also sharing prayers.
- Moore was set to hit free agency in March, and his last social-media post came three days earlier, raising roster and community concerns for the Vikings.
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Rondale Moore Found Dead at 25; Teams and Coaches React
Rondale Moore, a 25-year-old NFL receiver and former Purdue standout, was found dead at his Indiana home from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound; teams and coaches expressed devastation while an autopsy and investigation are pending. The post Rondale Moore Found Dead at 25; Teams and Coaches React appeared first on News Addicts.
Vikings’ Rondale Moore Dies After Suspected Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Source: Michael Owens / Getty Rondale Moore, a talented NFL wide receiver and former Purdue standout, tragically passed away at the age of 25. His death, confirmed by the Floyd County Coroner (per WLKY-TV), occurred on Saturday in New Albany, Indiana. According to WHAS11, New Albany police chief Todd Bailey said that Moore was found in a garage with a “suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.” Moore’s cause of death is under further investigation…
Former Purdue standout Moore found dead
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, was found…
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