Rondale Moore, an NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the past two years after a standout college career at Purdue University and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, was found dead on Saturday, authorities said. He was 25.
Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana, police Chief Todd Bailey said, adding that the death remains under investigation.
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Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin also confirmed Moore’s death and that an autopsy would be conducted.
After being traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, Moore dislocated his right knee during training camp and never played for them. He last year signed with the Minnesota Vikings, but he blew out his left knee while returning a punt in their first exhibition game and spent another full season on injured reserve.
Moore was so distraught after immediately realizing the seriousness of that injury that he slammed his hand down on a cart so hard the sound was audible throughout the stadium.
The Vikings said they had spoken with Moore’s family to offer condolences and support.
“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 care about deeply,” 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... We are all heartbroken by the fact he won’t continue to live out his NFL dream and we won’t all have a chance to watch him flourish.”
“Can’t even begin to fathom or process this,” former Cardinals teammate J.J. Watt wrote on social media. “There’s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in peace Rondale.”
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