Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is mourning the sudden loss of his former Arizona Cardinals teammate Rondale Moore, who died at age 25 on Saturday.
Brown and Moore played together in Arizona during the 2023 and 2024 seasons before Moore signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025.
Rondale Moore's texts with Hollywood Brown - Via @Primetime_jet On Twitter (X)
Rondale Moore’s texts with Hollywood Brown – Via @Primetime_jet On Twitter (X)
Chiefs WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown Shares Heartbreaking Messages After Death of Former Teammate Rondale Moore
Moore’s death was confirmed by multiple outlets, with New Albany (Indiana) police reporting a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. An investigation is ongoing.
Brown took to X (formerly Twitter) to share raw, emotional tributes that quickly went viral:
I love you bro 🙏🏿 I always wanted to speak life into you fam pic.twitter.com/m0j40bBIZX
— Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) February 22, 2026
The messages highlight the deep bond between the two players, who connected as young, explosive playmakers in Arizona’s offense. Brown’s posts reflect grief, regret, and a desire to have done more to support Moore during his injury struggles and mental health challenges.
Rondale Moore’s NFL Career Stats & Legacy
Moore was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round (No. 49 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Purdue. He played four seasons with the Cardinals before brief stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings.
Tributes from the NFL Community
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell released a heartfelt statement:
“I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death. While 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.
As 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’t continue to live out his NFL dream and we won’t all have a chance to watch him flourish. My prayers are with Rondale’s family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news.”
Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore in college, also shared a deeply emotional tribute, calling him a “complete joy to coach” with an “unmatched work ethic” and “infectious smile.”
The NFL, Cardinals, Falcons, Vikings, and Purdue communities have been flooded with similar messages of grief, highlighting Moore’s talent, character, and the devastating impact of his passing.
Mental health support remains critical. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Rondale Moore’s life and career were far too short. He will be remembered for his explosive playmaking, humility, and joy. Rest in peace. Thoughts, memories, or well-wishes for Rondale Moore? Share respectfully below.
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