Former Arizona Cardinals receiver Rondale Moore dies aged 25
Former NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore has died at the age of 25, his former college coach Jeff Brohm has confirmed.
Police in New Albany, Indiana, stated that Moore was found in a garage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday.
The death was subsequently confirmed by the Floyd County Coroner, though no further details regarding the circumstances were immediately available.
‘The ultimate competitor’
Brohm, who coached Moore during his standout collegiate career at Purdue, released a statement paying tribute to the wideout’s character.
“Rondale Moore was a complete joy to coach,” Brohm said.
The Louisville coach described the 25-year-old as the “ultimate competitor” who possessed a work ethic “unmatched by anyone”.
“A great teammate that would come through in any situation,” Brohm added.
“We all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with.”
Career hampered by injury
Moore entered the league as a second-round draft pick for the Arizona Cardinals in 2021.
During a three-year tenure in the desert, the dynamic playmaker started 23 games, recording 135 receptions for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns.
He also contributed on the ground, rushing 52 times for 249 yards and a score.
However, the latter stages of his time in the NFL were significantly disrupted by fitness issues.
The receiver missed the entire 2024 campaign after suffering a dislocated right knee during a stint with the Atlanta Falcons.
Most recently, he spent the 2025 offseason and training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.
His comeback attempt was cut short in August when he sustained a season-ending left knee injury while returning a punt in a preseason opener.