Rondale Moore, NFL wide receiver, found dead at 25

Police Chief Todd Bailey said investigators believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Published: February 22, 2026 7:45pm

Rondale Moore, an NFL wide receiver whose career was derailed by back-to-back season-ending knee injuries in training camp, has died at 25.

Moore was a standout player at Purdue University and had an encouraging start to his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals.

Authorities said Moore was found Saturday in the garage of a home in his hometown of New Albany. 

Police Chief Todd Bailey said investigators believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The death remains under investigation.

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