MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 31: Ronyell Whitaker of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the field during the game against the St. Louis Rams on December 31, 2006 at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Elsa/Getty Images Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source Add as a preferred source on Google Former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Ronyell Whitaker died on Sunday, February 22, just one day after the team announced the death of wide receiver Rondale Moore.