Ex-NFL player Korey Cunningham dies at 28 as New York Giants pay
The New York Giants have led the tributes to former NFL offensive lineman Korey Cunningham whose death was announced on Friday. He also played for the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals
Korey Cunningham has tragically been found dead at the age of 28
Korey Cunningham has tragically been found dead at the age of
Former New York Giants, New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals player Korey Cunningham has died at the age of 28, the Giants confirmed on Friday
The Giants led the tributes to the five-year NFL veteran. “We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham,” a spokesman said. “He was a vital part of the spirit and camaraderie of the locker room. Our thoughts are with Korey’s family, friends and teammates.”
RLS Media reports Cunningham was found dead at his home in Clifton, New Jersey on Thursday. Emergency services attended the scene at Riverwalk Way at around 3:30 p.m. after reports of a man being found unconscious
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Cunningham attended the University of Cincinnati where he was the starting left tackle. He was selected by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. After one year with Arizona, he was traded to the Patriots for a sixth-round pick and he spent two seasons in Foxborough.
A two-season stint with the New York Giants followed until he was released on the eve of the 2023 season, failing to make the final roster. The Alabama native played 31 games across his NFL career, making six starts.
Cunningham was last active on social media just four days ago, posting pictures of a turkey hunting trip in West Virginia. He wrote: “Last-minute trip across the Mason Dixon to chase Easterns. ‘Til next time Carolina.”
Cunningham spent a brief period with the New England Patriots
Cunningham spent a brief period with the New England Patriots
Former Giants running back Saquon Barkley was one of the first NFL players to react to the announcement, posting on social media: “Damn man,” in response to the news. Barkley and Cunningham played together in the Meadowlands for two years together before the latter was traded.
Safety Jason Pinnock then posted a lengthy statement to his Instagram page, writing: “This one hurt! Regardless of what you was going through you wore the biggest smile
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