Las Vegas Raiders safety Jamal Adams believes fans also have a role in Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore’s passing. The 25-year-old was found dead on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in his hometown of New Albany.
Reports from the Floyd County Coroner and New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey state that Moore was found inside a garage at the residence. Authorities indicated that early findings point to a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials scheduled an autopsy for Sunday, February 22, 2025, to determine the official cause of death.
Jamal Adams on Rondale Moore’s Death
VikingzFanPage’s X handle posted about Rondale Moore’s knee injuries following his passing.
“Rondale Moore suffered back to back season ending knee injuries in 2024 and 2025. This photo was taken right after his second ACL tear back in August. Now, it’s been reported that he’s passed away. He was just 25 years old, man 😔,” the caption read.
Jamal Adams reshared the post on his X handle and clapped back at fans for criticizing athletes after injuries.
“I’m not jumping to conclusions, but let me say this. Fans and media be quick to label a player “injury prone” We don’t choose to get hurt… sometimes shit just happens. Y’all don’t see the rehab, the pain, the mental drain it causes.” Adams wrote.
“That process can make you lose yourself. This shit is real. No matter how much support you get, you still gotta fight that battle alone. Prayers up for Rondale Moore and his family. He was a baller, no question.”
Rondale Moore’s NFL Career
The Arizona Cardinals selected Rondale Moore with the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on June 9, 2021.
As a rookie in 2021, Moore appeared in 14 games and caught 54 passes for 435 yards (8.1 average, 77 long) and one touchdown. He added 18 rushes for 76 yards, returned 13 kickoffs for 291 yards (22.4 average), and handled 21 punt returns for 171 yards (8.1 average). He fumbled three times and lost one.
Moore battled injuries again in 2022, playing eight games and finishing with 41 receptions for 414 yards (10.1 average, 38 long) and one touchdown. He also logged six carries for minus-five yards and saw limited action in the return game.
In 2023, he played all 17 games and totaled 40 receptions for 352 yards (8.8 average, 48 long) and one touchdown. He chipped in 28 rushing attempts for 178 yards (6.4 average, 45 long) and a score, along with one punt return for 11 yards.
The Cardinals traded Moore to the Atlanta Falcons in March 2024 for quarterback Desmond Ridder, but he suffered a knee injury in training camp and missed the entire season.
