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Falcons' Kyle Pitts Calls Out Rondale Moore's Absent Teammates at Funeral
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was disappointed by the lack of support from Rondale Moore's NFL peers at his funeral.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died unexpectedly on February 21 at the age of 25. His tragic passing sent shockwaves through the NFL. Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who was briefly Moore's teammate in 2024, attended Moore's funeral in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana, and was disappointed to see only about 6 or 7 of Moore's NFL teammates there to pay their respects.
Why it matters
Moore's death at a young age is a tragic loss for the NFL community. Pitts' emotional message highlights the importance of supporting teammates, especially in difficult times, and the need for greater awareness around mental health issues that professional athletes may face.
The details
Pitts shared on his Instagram story that he was "at a loss of words" seeing so few of Moore's teammates show up to the funeral. He called out the "fake emotion" and lack of true support from those who claimed to be Moore's "brothers" in the league.
- Rondale Moore died on February 21, 2026.
- Moore's funeral was held on Friday, March 8, 2026 in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana.
The players
Kyle Pitts
An Atlanta Falcons tight end who was briefly Rondale Moore's teammate in 2024.
Rondale Moore
A 25-year-old wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings who died unexpectedly on February 21, 2026.
Kevin O'Connell
The head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, who released a statement following Moore's death.
J.J. Watt
A future Hall of Fame pass rusher who was Rondale Moore's teammate on the Arizona Cardinals.
A.J. Brown
A wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles who posted an emotional video about mental health following Moore's death.
What they’re saying
“Crazy how only about 6, maybe 7, of your teammates in the NFL showed up for you today smfh. All that talk and fake emotion, and nobody wanted to show up to lay you to rest. Just at a loss of words.”
— Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons Tight End (Instagram)
The takeaway
Pitts' message highlights the importance of true support and camaraderie among NFL players, especially in the face of tragedy. It also underscores the need for greater mental health awareness and support within professional sports leagues.
