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By DANIEL MATTHEWS, US SENIOR SPORTS WRITER<\/a> <\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 21:35 EST, 21 February 2026 | Updated: 23:55 EST, 21 February 2026 <\/p>\n

Kansas<\/a> City Chiefs star Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown has revealed that he was in touch with Rondale Moore just hours before the NFL player’s death<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday night it emerged that the Minnesota<\/a> Vikings wide receiver had passed away at the age of 25.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moore\u00a0was found in his garage with what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police chief Todd Bailey said.<\/p>\n

Tributes immediately poured in from across the world of football in the wake of Moore’s death, with Brown revealing they were recently in contact.<\/p>\n

‘Bro ain\u2019t no way brotha you just messaged me few hours ago,’ the Chiefs receiver posted on social media.\u00a0‘You wasn\u2019t alone bro.. I told you I know how you feel.’<\/p>\n

Brown and Moore were teammates at the Arizona Cardinals between 2022 and 2023 and many other players also detailed their shock and sadness.<\/p>\n

\"Minnesota <\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has died at the age of just 25<\/p>\n

\"Marquise <\/p>\n

Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown revealed he spoke to Moore just hours before his death<\/p>\n

‘Can\u2019t even begin to fathom or process this,’ NFL legend JJ Watt, who ended his career with the Cardinals, posted on X.<\/p>\n

‘There\u2019s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace Rondale.’<\/p>\n

Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard, meanwhile, wrote: ‘Bro what in the world…\u00a0Cmon Rondale you was gon comeback n prove em wrong… RIP.’<\/p>\n

Super Bowl champion Isaiah Rodgers Sr posted a prayer emoji, while Ray-Ray McCloud, who played alongside Moore on the Falcons, wrote ‘Mannnn’ alongside a number of crying emojis.<\/p>\n

Among those to reveal the news of the NFL player’s death was Jeff Brohm. The Louisville head coach worked with Moore at Purdue, describing the receiver as\u00a0a ‘complete joy to coach.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘The ultimate competitor that would never back down to any challenge,’ said Brohm in a statement. ‘Rondale has a work ethic that was unmatched by anyone.’<\/p>\n

‘A great teammate that would come through in any situation. We all loved Rondale and we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all of our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family and we love him very much!!!’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shortly after news of Moore’s death was confirmed, Raiders star Maxx Crosby told a poignant story about playing against the receiver in college.<\/p>\n

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Moore was found in his garage with what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said<\/p>\n

RIP Rondale Moore \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe
Heartbroken for your family, friends,
& teammates \ud83e\udd0d\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/p>\n

\u2014 Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 22, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Listen idc who you are, if you need to talk to someone please reach out.. this is me checking in on any and everyone.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Raheem Mostert (@RMos_8Ball) February 22, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

‘I hate to be doing this – rest in peace Rondale Moore,’ he began. ‘It sucks having to do this after he’s not here. I know it’s so fresh but it’s just on my mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I played this man in college – we went to Purdue and played the Boilermakers on their field and I remember playing against Rondale Moore and I was like: that’s the coldest dude I’ve ever been on the field with up to that point. He was like Tyreek Hill in college.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Crosby continued: ‘I still might have the messages I was sending to [ex-Raiders GM] Mike Mayock the next year [when] he went to the draft: we need Rondale Moore, this dude is Tyreek Hill.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘But God, bro. Check on your people – too much hate in this world. Stay positive, it’s unbelievable, I’m sending out prayers to his whole family and everybody going through it. ‘<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24\/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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