Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rodale Moore died Saturday in southern Indiana, officials said. He was 25 years old.
New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey said Moore was found in a garage with a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, local network WLKY reported. The Floyd County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death Saturday night.
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An autopsy will be performed and his death remains under investigation.
Moore was a star receiver at Purdue University and was drafted into the NFL in 2021 by the Arizona Cardinals. He was with the team for three years before a series of knee injuries stalled his career for several seasons.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore 25 years old (Getty Images)
He signed with the Vikings before the 2025 season and tore his ACL in the first preseason game.
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, said coaching Moore was “a complete pleasure.”
“The ultimate competitor who won’t back down from any challenge,” he wrote. “Londale had a work ethic that was unmatched by anyone. He was a great teammate who stepped up to the plate in any situation. We all loved Lawndale, we loved his smile and his competitive edge and always wanted to make everyone he came in contact with happy. We send all of our thoughts and prayers to Lawndale and his family, we love him very much.”
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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson paid tribute to Moore on “The X.”
“RIP Rodale Moore. Heartbroken for your family, friends and teammates,” he wrote.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback South Gardner retweeted a post about Moore’s death. He wrote: “Bro…what’s going on in the world right now?”
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