Overview
- Police in New Albany, Indiana, said Moore was discovered in his home’s garage with a gunshot wound that appeared self-inflicted, and the case remains under investigation.
- Floyd County coroner Matthew Tomlin confirmed an autopsy was planned for Sunday to clarify the cause and circumstances of death.
- The NFL and the Minnesota Vikings confirmed his death, with the team extending condolences to his family and offering counseling resources to players and staff.
- Moore starred at Purdue, was drafted in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, and recorded 1,201 receiving yards and three touchdowns before later joining the Falcons and Vikings.
- Major knee injuries sidelined him in 2024 with Atlanta and in 2025 with Minnesota, and investigators are reviewing recent social‑media posts as coverage refocuses attention on player mental health, including parallels to Marshawn Kneeland’s 2025 death.