Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 22, 2026 at 01:35 PM

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore, aged 25, was found dead at his home in New Albany, Indiana on Sunday. Police were called to the property on Saturday night, and Moore was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. A post-mortem examination is scheduled. Moore was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021, playing three seasons with them before joining the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, where he missed the season due to a knee injury. He joined the Vikings in 2025. Both the Vikings and the Cardinals have released statements expressing their sadness and condolences to Moore's family, with the Vikings offering counseling to their staff. The NFL and NFL Players Association also expressed their condolences.

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