Former N.Y. Giants lineman Korey Cunningham found dead at 28
NBC News was informed by Clifton police that they arrived at Cunningham's residence around 1:15 p.m.
Korey Cunningham, a former offensive lineman for the New York Giants, was found dead at his home in New Jersey on Thursday. He was 28. On X Friday, the Giants wrote, "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham." "He was an imperative piece of the soul and kinship of the storage space. Our contemplations are with Korey's family, companions, and colleagues."
NBC News was informed by Clifton police that they arrived at Cunningham's residence around 1:15 p.m. Thursday after a member of his family said they hadn't heard from him. A spokesperson stated that after forcing entry, police "found him deceased." While noting that Cunningham's death is the subject of an investigation, the police spokesperson stated, "No indication of foul play at this time."
The cause of death was not made public. Alabama's 6-foot-6, 311-pound lineman was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft. He played college ball at Cincinnati.
In his profession, he played for the Cardinals, New Britain Loyalists, and the Monsters. He was set free from the Goliaths last year and hasn't played in that frame of mind since. The Loyalists likewise shared a proclamation Friday saying the group was "disheartened to learn of the surprising passing of Korey Cunningham."
The team stated, "We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Korey's family, teammates, and all who mourn his loss." When they learned of Cunningham's passing, several former teammates paid tribute to him. Goliath's hostile lineman Justin Pugh composed on X: "I was in Arizona when we drafted Korey Cunnigham in 2018.
He moved onto the NY Monsters and was living in NJ this previous year." "We would welcome him to the Good Old Supper consistently even though he wasn't in the group which doesn't occur… ever. Group meals are for players in the group as it were.
Except Korey… exclusively because he was adored by every one of the folks in any case if you knew him or not! Pugh stated, "He'd tell stories, and we'd laugh our asses off all night." He went on to say, "Today is a sad day, but I'll always remember the good times and the laughs." "It was better for everyone who knew Korey Cunnigham. A great soul was lost to the world.
Monsters security Jason Pinnock shared on his Instagram story: "This one hurt!! You always had the biggest smile, no matter what you were going through!" "You were the main individual to come assist me with moving when I was getting settled at NYG.. center of camp and you wanted to be in the group and learn a new playbook, you were the first at my home prepared! Make sure you take care of yourself and call your friends. I love you, buddy!" Added he.
Other news: Cincinnati Football Grieves the Deficiency of Korey Cunningham CINCINNATI - Previous Cincinnati football crew skipper and NFL veteran Korey Cunningham died recently at 28 years old.
The native of Montevallo, Alabama, played football for the Bearcats from 2013 to 2017, beginning his final two seasons on the offensive line.
He was captain of the team, was named to the All-AAC Second Team in 2017, and participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl postseason all-star game. The Arizona Cardinals selected Cunningham in the seventh round of the 2018 draft. Throughout five NFL seasons, he appeared in 31 games for the New York Giants, New England Patriots, and Arizona Cardinals.
He received his degree in health education, with a focus on exercise fitness, from UC in 2017. Statement from the Bearcats Football and Cincinnati Athletics Korey Cunningham's death has devastated the Cincinnati Athletics Department and football family.
Korey was a group chief with a staggering hard-working attitude and an irresistible character. We are thinking of his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
Other news: Previous NY Goliath lineman Korey Cunningham, 28, found dead in his Clifton home According to police, Korey Cunningham, a former NFL lineman who last played for the New York Giants, was discovered dead Thursday in his Clifton home. Around 1:15 p.m., Cunningham, 28, was found unresponsive.
On Thursday, Lt. Detective Robert Bracken of the Clifton Police Division told NorthJersey.com. Officials had been called to the house and unfit by a relative to reach him.
The reason for death is still being scrutinized, however, there is "no proof of treachery," Bracken said. The Monsters affirmed Cunningham's demise in an explanation on X, previously Twitter. The statement read, "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham."
He was an essential component of the locker room's spirit and camaraderie. We are thinking of Korey's friends, family, and teammates." Cunningham, a hostile lineman, played for the Goliaths during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
He was a seventh-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2018, playing six games for the group before joining the New Britain Loyalists for parts of two seasons. In 2023, he did not play in the NFL.
Cunningham and fellow lineman Justin Pugh were teammates with the Cardinals in 2018 and played for the Giants from 2013 to 2017 before rejoining the team last season.
Cunningham continued to be a part of the other linemen's weekly dinners when he returned to the Giants. "We would welcome him to the Good Old Supper consistently even though he wasn't in the group, which doesn't occur… ever.
"Players on the team are the only ones invited to team dinners," Pugh wrote on social media on Friday. "Except for Korey, who was adored by all the guys, regardless of whether or not you knew him! We would laugh when he told stories.
Although Pugh expressed sadness over the news, he promised to "always remember the good times and the laughs." "Every individual who knew (Cunningham) was better for it," he said, adding, "The world lost an incredible soul."
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