The NFL has lost a bright star.
Rondale Moore, who was a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, has died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, police told The New York Times Feb. 21. He was 25.
“I am devastated by the news of Rondale’s death,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a statement shared to X Feb. 21. “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,” O’Connell continued. “My prayers are with Rondale’s family, friends, teammates and coaches as we all deal with this tragic news.”