NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore found dead at 25

Authorities say NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore has been found dead in Indiana NewsNFL wide receiver Rondale Moore found dead at 25Authorities say NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore has been found dead in IndianaVia AP news wire Sunday 22 February 2026 03:40 GMTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverNFL wide receiver Rondale Moore found dead at 25Show all 2Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read more NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore, who played most recently for the Minnesota Vikings, was found dead Saturday night in Indiana, authorities said. He was 25.Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin did not share additional details on the circumstances of Moore's death but said there was no threat to the public and an autopsy would be conducted Sunday. Moore, a receiver and return specialist drafted in the second round out of Purdue University, spent his first three years in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals. In 2024 he dislocated his right knee during training camp with the Atlanta Falcons, and he never played for them.Moore attempted to make a comeback with Minnesota in 2025 but was injured while returning a punt in the first exhibition game.University of Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, called him an “ultimate competitor who wouldn’t back down” from a challenge. “We all loved Rondale; we loved his smile and his competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with,” Brohm said in a statement.More aboutNFLPurdue UniversityIndianaMinnesota VikingsFloyd CountyArizona CardinalsAtlanta FalconsMinnesotaUniversity of LouisvilleMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next