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Hollywood Brown Makes Heartbreaking Admission About Rondale Moore

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated Feb 21, 2026 10:59 PM ET

The tragic death of NFL receiver Rondale Moore just got even more heartbreaking.

On Saturday, news of Moore's passing quickly spread around the National Football League after the 25-year-old was found dead from what's being investigated as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Moore last signed with the Vikings but suffered yet another injury setback that kept him off the field for a second straight season after being selected 49th overall in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.

Now one of his former teammates in the desert is sharing some gut-wrenching details about their last exchange.

October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Hollywood Brown shares last communication with Rondale Moore 'hours' before WR's death

Taking to X as word of Moore's death made its way across NFL media, ex-Cardinals receiver Hollywood Brown revealed that he had allegedly talked to the Purdue All-American not long before he passed away.

"Bro ain’t no way brotha you just messaged me few hours ago " Brown shared. Later saying, "You wasn’t alone bro.. I told you I know how you feel."

Bro ain’t no way brotha you just messaged me few hours ago
— Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) February 22, 2026

You wasn’t alone bro.. I told you I know how you feel
— Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) February 22, 2026

Fans react to Brown's Rondale Moore posts

"Dang. This is heartbreaking," Robert Griffin III replied.

"Man that is hard to hear. Life always has its ups and downs. Just need to role with the good and bad. Never take life for granted," a user said.

"Man this hurts… Hollywood & Rondale had that real bond. Gone way too soon at 25," another commented. "Prayers up for his family & everyone who loved him. RIP "

"This is honestly so sad " a fan shared.

"I'm sure his family will take solace in the fact that he had a friend who looked out for him and showed love. I'm so sorry for your loss."

"So brutally sad," Josh Weinfuss posted.

You never want to see anyone pass away, but especially at such a young age with so much life ahead of them. Our thoughts definitely go out to Moore's family, teammates and loved ones during this difficult time.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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