The NFL community is mourning the loss of wide receiver Rondale Moore, who was found dead at his Indiana home Saturday night. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown shared that he had a final conversation with Moore just hours before his death, which is being investigated as a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Brown posted on X, "Bro ain’t no way brotha you just messaged me [a] few hours ago." He also shared a text message exchange where he offered words of encouragement to Moore, who had faced season-ending injuries. "You wasn’t alone bro... I told you I know how you feel," Brown wrote.
Moore, 25, was a 2021 NFL Draft pick for the Arizona Cardinals and later traded to the Atlanta Falcons. He was most recently with the Minnesota Vikings but had been sidelined by injury.
Officials confirmed Moore's death, with an autopsy scheduled. Tributes from players and teams highlighted his dedication and resilience despite career setbacks.