Vikings Wide Receiver Rondale Moore Passes Away at 25

Rondale Moore, a talented wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, has tragically passed away at the age of 25. The news was confirmed by the Floyd County Coroner on a Saturday in early September 2025. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, although preliminary reports suggest it may involve a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Details Surrounding Rondale Moore’s Death

According to New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey, Moore was found deceased in his garage. The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Moore was born on June 9, 2000, in New Albany, Indiana, and was set to celebrate his 26th birthday in just a few months.

Rondale Moore’s NFL Career

• Selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021.
• Transferred to the Minnesota Vikings before the 2025 season.
• Career statistics: 1,201 yards, 40 receptions, and 3 touchdowns in 39 games.

Moore’s promising career faced significant challenges. He dealt with back-to-back ACL injuries, first tearing his ACL during training camp with the Falcons in 2024 and suffering another injury at the start of the Vikings’ preseason game in 2025.

College and High School Highlights

Moore played college football at Purdue University, where he set impressive records:

• 178 receptions for 1,915 yards and 14 touchdowns.
• Awarded the Paul Hornung Award and Big Ten Receiver of the Year in 2018.
• Named a Consensus All-American and First-team All-Big Ten in 2018.

Moore attended Trinity High School in Louisville, where he began to make a name for himself in football. His contributions to the Purdue Boilermakers solidified his legacy in college sports.

Vikings’ Recent Losses

The loss of Rondale Moore marks the second death of an active player on the Vikings’ roster within two years. Khyree Jackson, a 2024 draft pick, died in a car accident in July 2024. Additionally, former first-round pick Jeff Gladney, who was with the Arizona Cardinals, also passed away in 2022.

As more information becomes available regarding Rondale Moore’s tragic passing, the sports community mourns the loss of this young and talented player.