{"id":769702,"date":"2026-02-22T20:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T20:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/769702\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T20:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T20:42:20","slug":"nfl-receiver-rondale-moore-dead-in-suspected-suicide-at-age-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/769702\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL receiver Rondale Moore dead in suspected suicide at age 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead Saturday night from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound<\/a>, authorities said. He was 25.<\/p>\n

Moore was found dead inside a garage<\/a> in his hometown of New Albany, Ind., according to the local police chief, Todd Bailey. An autopsy was scheduled for Sunday to confirm Moore\u2019s cause of death.<\/p>\n

In the past two NFL seasons, Moore suffered devastating preseason injuries that ended his seasons before they could start. In 2024, he dislocated his right knee in training camp<\/a> with the Atlanta Falcons.<\/p>\n

The following year with the Minnesota Vikings, he was carted off in the team\u2019s first preseason game<\/a> after tearing the ACL in his left knee on a punt return. Moore appeared to be in tears at the time and slammed the cart in frustration as he left the field.<\/p>\n

\"ThisThis is a 2025 photo of Rondale Moore of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. This image reflects the Minnesota Vikings active roster as of Monday, June 9, 2025 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)<\/p>\n

\u201cCan\u2019t even begin to fathom or process this,\u201d Moore\u2019s former teammate, J.J. Watt<\/a>, wrote Saturday night on social media. \u201cThere\u2019s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace Rondale.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before his NFL career, Moore was a star wide receiver at Purdue University in college and was named an All-American for his outstanding freshman year in 2018. That year, Moore memorably totaled 194 yards and two touchdowns in an upset of No. 2 Ohio State<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Though his following two collegiate seasons were cut short by injury, the Arizona Cardinals selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft<\/a>. He played three seasons for the team, catching 135 passes for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns. The Cardinals traded him to Atlanta before the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

\u201cRondale Moore<\/a> was a complete joy to coach. The ultimate competitor who wouldn\u2019t back down from any challenge,\u201d Moore\u2019s former coach at Purdue, Jeff Brohm, wrote on social media. \u201cWe all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and his competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with.\u201d<\/p>\n

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