{"id":1163455,"date":"2026-02-22T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/sports\/?p=1163455"},"modified":"2026-02-22T22:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T03:45:00","slug":"way-too-soon-russell-wilson-and-jj-watt-react-to-heartbreaking-rondale-moore-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/sports\/way-too-soon-russell-wilson-and-jj-watt-react-to-heartbreaking-rondale-moore-news\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Way too soon\u2019 \u2013 Russell Wilson and JJ Watt react to heartbreaking Rondale Moore news"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

The NFL community is mourning the loss of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore, who has died at the age of 25.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Authorities confirmed Moore was found in a garage<\/a> in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana, with police indicating a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.<\/p>\n

News of his passing sent shockwaves across the league, with teammates, former colleagues, and rivals all sharing tributes.<\/p>\n

Among those to speak out were NFL<\/a> legends Russell Wilson and JJ Watt.<\/p>\n

Photo by Adam Bettcher\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Russell Wilson shares emotional message after Rondale Moore\u2019s passing<\/h2>\n

Wilson posted a heartfelt tribute as the news became public.<\/p>\n

\u201cRIP Rondale Moore. Heartbroken for your family, friends & teammates,\u201d he posted on X.<\/p>\n

He followed that with a longer message. \u201cGod\u2026 we need you. Show me, my teammates, my brothers\u2026 how to help.<\/p>\n

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\u201cShow us the way. We aren\u2019t alone, even when it feels like we are. Allow us to communicate with one another and pray for one another. We need you now!\u201d<\/p>\n

Wilson\u2019s words reflected the wider sense of grief around the league, with players openly expressing both sorrow and support for Moore\u2019s loved ones.<\/p>\n

JJ Watt pays tribute to former Arizona Cardinals teammate Rondale Moore<\/h2>\n

Watt, who played alongside Moore during their time with the Arizona Cardinals, also shared his reaction.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan\u2019t even begin to fathom or process this,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s just no way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace, Rondale.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Watt and Moore were teammates in Arizona, where the young receiver quickly earned respect for his work ethic and explosiveness.<\/p>\n

A former Purdue standout, Moore was previously regarded as one of the league\u2019s brightest young talents.<\/p>\n

His death at just 25 has left teammates and fans grappling with the loss of a player many believed still had so much ahead of him.<\/p>\n

\u200bhttps:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/way-too-soon-russell-wilson-224500368.html<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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