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Vikings Receiver Rondale Moore Dies at 25 After Suspected Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Police Say

Officials confirmed the death, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause.

Overview

  • New Albany police chief Todd Bailey said Moore was found deceased in a garage in his hometown with what investigators believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the case remains active.
  • Floyd County coroner Matthew Tomlin confirmed Moore’s death and scheduled an autopsy for Sunday, noting there is no threat to the public.
  • The Vikings and the NFL issued statements offering condolences, with head coach Kevin O’Connell calling the news devastating and the team pledging support resources for players and staff.
  • Moore rose to prominence as a 2018 Purdue freshman All-American and Paul Hornung Award winner before being drafted 49th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021.
  • His recent NFL seasons were derailed by major knee injuries, including a training-camp dislocation with the Falcons in 2024 and a torn ACL with the Vikings in 2025, as tributes from figures such as Jeff Brohm and J.J. Watt highlighted his character and work ethic.