Former Purdue star and NFL vast receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings stated in a press release.
Moore was 25.
Police in New Albany, Indiana, informed WHAS11 that Moore was present in a storage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin didn’t share further particulars on the circumstances of Moore’s demise however stated an post-mortem shall be performed Sunday.
“We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Rondale Moore,” the Vikings stated in a press release. “Whereas we’re working to know the information, now we have spoken with Rondale’s household to supply our condolences and the total assist of the Minnesota Vikings. Now we have additionally been in communication with our gamers, coaches, and employees, and can make counseling and emotional assist assets obtainable to anybody in want. Our ideas are with Rondale’s household and buddies throughout this devastating time.”
A second-round draft choose of the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, Moore had been sidelined the previous two seasons due to accidents. He missed the 2024 season after struggling a dislocated proper knee whereas with the Atlanta Falcons.
He most not too long ago hung out with the Vikings, collaborating of their 2025 offseason and coaching camp, earlier than struggling a season-ending left knee harm whereas returning a punt Aug. 9 within the workforce’s preseason opener.
“I’m devastated by the information of Rondale’s demise,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell stated in a press release. “Whereas Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short while, he was somebody we got here to know properly and care about deeply. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful younger man who was happy with his Indiana roots. As a participant, he was disciplined, devoted and resilient regardless of dealing with adversity a number of occasions as accidents sidelined him all through his profession.
“We’re all heartbroken by the actual fact he will not proceed to reside out his NFL dream and we cannot all have an opportunity to observe him flourish. My prayers are with Rondale’s household, buddies, teammates and coaches as all of us take care of this tragic information.”
In three seasons with the Cardinals, Moore began 23 video games. He caught 135 passes for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns whereas additionally speeding 52 occasions for 249 yards and one rating.
At Purdue, Moore was an Related Press first-team All-American as an all-purpose participant throughout his freshman season in 2018 whereas additionally profitable the Paul Hornung Award for many versatile participant. Moore had 1,915 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns whereas additionally speeding for 248 yards and three touchdowns in three seasons with the Boilermakers.
“Rondale Moore was a whole pleasure to teach,” stated Louisville’s Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue. “The last word competitor that would not again down from any problem. Rondale had a piece ethic unmatched by anybody. An ideal teammate that will come via in any scenario. All of us beloved Rondale, we beloved his smile and aggressive edge that at all times wished to please everybody he got here in touch with. We provide all of our ideas and prayers to Rondale and his household, we love him very a lot.”
The Related Press contributed to this report.
