Former NFL player Ronyell Whitaker, 46, has died, the Vikings confirmed on Feb. 22, 2026. El ex jugador de la NFL Ronyell Whitaker, de 46 años, ha muerto, los Vikings confirmaron el 22 de febrero de 2026.

Former NFL defensive back Ronyell Whitaker, who played for the Vikings, Buccaneers, Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, has died at age 46. El ex defensa de la NFL Ronyell Whitaker, quien jugó para los Vikings, Buccaneers, Lions y Winnipeg Blue Bombers, ha fallecido a los 46 años. The Minnesota Vikings confirmed his passing on February 22, 2026, one day after the death of 25-year-old wide receiver Rondale Moore, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Los Vikings de Minnesota confirmaron su fallecimiento el 22 de febrero de 2026, un día después de la muerte del wide receiver de 25 años Rondale Moore, quien murió por una herida de bala autoinfligida. Whitaker, a Virginia Tech alum who helped the 1999 Hokies reach the national championship, played in the NFL from 2003 to 2010 and later coached high school football and ran a real estate company. Whitaker, un alumno de Virginia Tech que ayudó a los Hokies de 1999 a alcanzar el campeonato nacional, jugó en la NFL de 2003 a 2010 y más tarde entrenó fútbol americano en la escuela secundaria y dirigió una compañía de bienes raíces. His family described him as loyal, passionate, and dedicated to family and mentorship. Su familia lo describió como leal, apasionado y dedicado a la familia y a la mentoría. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. La causa de su muerte no ha sido revelada.