Moore was found dead in his New Albany, Indiana, home on Saturday, Feb. 21
The Vikings announced the tragic news, and Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell stated, “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. He was a humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots.
"As a player, he was disciplined, dedicated and resilient despite facing adversity multiple times as injuries sidelined him throughout his career. 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. My prayers are with Rondale’s family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news.”
Police in New Albany reported the death as a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, with an investigation ongoing. Moore was discovered in his garage, and a forensic autopsy was scheduled for Sunday to confirm the cause of death, according to CBS Sports.
Moore had spent the last two years battling major injuries, suffering a season-ending knee injury during the 2025 preseason with the Vikings, following a similar 2024 injury with the Atlanta Falcons
Drafted in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, Moore was known for his speed, versatility, and playmaking ability. He played three seasons with the Cardinals before joining the Falcons and then the Vikings
A native of New Albany, Indiana, the 5-foot-7, 180-pound Moore starred at Purdue University, where he earned a 3.71 GPA his first year and was recognized as a consensus All-American and Paul Hornung Award winner as a freshman
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