Korey Cunningham Dies at Age 28; Former NFL OT Played for Giants, Patriots, Cardinals

Adam WellsApril 26, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: New York Giants offensive tackle Korey Cunningham (79) looks on during the game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 2021 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Former NFL offensive tackle Korey Cunningham has died at the age of 28.

The New York Giants, who Cunningham played with from 2021 to 2022, issued a statement on Friday:

New York Giants @Giants
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham. He was a vital part of the spirit and camaraderie of the locker room. Our thoughts are with Korey's family, friends and teammates.

Per ESPN's Jordan Raanan, Cunningham was found dead in his home on Thursday. No other details are available at this time.

Cunningham was a seventh-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 NFL draft and started six games as a rookie. He was traded to the New England Patriots prior to the 2019 season.

The Cincinnati alum appeared in 12 games over two seasons with the Patriots. He joined the Giants in September 2021 when he was signed to their practice squad. The Giants signed him to the active roster midway through the season. He appeared in a total of 13 games between the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

Cunningham appeared in a total of 31 games and made six starts during his five-year NFL career. He was a four-year player at the University of Cincinnati from 2014 to '17, earning second-team All-American Athletic Conference honors in his final season.

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