Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany, according to the Associated Press. Police said Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Moore had knee injuries in the past two years that caused him to sit out for the past two seasons. He had a standout college career at Purdue University. Moore was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024. He dislocated his right knee during training camp and never played for them. In 2025, Moore signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He had an injury to his left knee while returning a punt in their first exhibition game, which caused him to spend a full season on injured reserve.The Associated Press reported the Vikings said they had spoken with Moore’s family to offer condolences and support.Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin said an autopsy would be conducted today, Sunday, Feb. 22.
NEW ALBANY, Ind. —
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead in the garage of a property in his hometown of New Albany, according to the Associated Press. Police said Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Moore had knee injuries in the past two years that caused him to sit out for the past two seasons. He had a standout college career at Purdue University.
Moore was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in 2024. He dislocated his right knee during training camp and never played for them.
In 2025, Moore signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He had an injury to his left knee while returning a punt in their first exhibition game, which caused him to spend a full season on injured reserve.
The Associated Press reported the Vikings said they had spoken with Moore’s family to offer condolences and support.
Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin said an autopsy would be conducted today, Sunday, Feb. 22.