Rondale Moore, who played three seasons as a wide receiver with the Arizona Cardinals, has died at 25, according to multiple reports.
Moore’s death was confirmed by the Floyd County coroner, according to WKLY and others. New Albany police chief Todd Bailey told WHAS11 that Moore was “found in a garage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Moore was a second-round draft pick by Arizona in the 2021 NFL Draft, appearing in 39 games over the next three seasons and totaling 1,201 yards and three touchdowns.
Former Arizona defensive lineman J.J. Watt said the following on X:
Can’t even begin to fathom or process this.
There’s just no way.
Way too soon.
Way too special.
So much left to give.
Rest in Peace Rondale.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 22, 2026
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, issued the following statement:
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— Jeff Brohm (@JeffBrohm) February 22, 2026
Moore most recently signed to the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the 2025 season, but he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason.