Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and former Purdue standout Rondale Moore\u2019s cause of death has been released.<\/p>\n
Moore died by suicide on Saturday, February 21, New Albany police Chief Todd Bailey told Us Weekly on Monday, February 23.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to consideration for Moore\u2019s family we are not releasing specific case information,\u201d Bailey added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moore was found dead<\/a> in his New Albany, Indiana, home on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n A native of New Albany, Moore was in the process of working his way back onto the field after suffering a season-ending injury during a Vikings preseason game in August 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI am devastated by the news of Rondale\u2019s death,\u201d Vikings head coach Kevin O\u2019Connell said in a statement<\/a>. \u201cWhile 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.\u201d<\/p>\n O\u2019Connell, 40, added, \u201cAs 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\u2019t continue to live out his NFL dream, and we won\u2019t all have a chance to watch him flourish. My prayers are with Rondale\u2019s family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news.\u201d<\/p>\n Moore signed with the Vikings during the 2025 offseason. He was forced to miss the entire 2024 season after suffering a dislocated right knee during his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons.<\/p>\n Prior to his NFL career, Moore was a star with the Purdue Boilermakers. At the end of his freshman season in 2018, he was the recipient of the Paul Hornung Award, presented to the most versatile player in all of college football.<\/p>\n Though his sophomore and junior years were hampered by injuries, his lasting impact in West Lafayette was undeniable.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cRondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,\u201d said Jeff Brohm, Moore\u2019s head coach at Purdue. \u201cThe ultimate competitor that would never back down to any challenge. Rondale has a work ethic that was unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would come through in any situation.\u201d<\/p>\n Brohm, 54, continued, \u201cWe 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!!!\u201d<\/p>\n The NFL community remembered Moore after his sudden death, including his former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\tThank You!<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n \u201cJust spoke to you bro,\u201d Murray, 28,\u00a0 shared via his Instagram Story. \u201cBlessed to have been able to share this life with you. I pray you\u2019re in a better place now Ra\u2026\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n J.J. Watt, Moore\u2019s former teammate in Arizona, wrote via X<\/a>, \u201cCan\u2019t even begin to fathom or process this. There\u2019s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace Rondale.<\/p>\n