Korey Cunningham, former offensive tackle for the New York Giants, New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals, He died this Friday at the age of 28, the New York team reported.
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of Korey Cunningham. He was a vital part of the locker room spirit and camaraderie.. “Our thoughts are with Korey’s family, friends and teammates,” the Giants wrote in a statement.
Cunningham came to the NFL to play for the Arizona Cardinals after being selected in the seventh round of the 2018 Draft.
In 2019 he moved to the Patriots, a team with which he remained until the 2020 campaign. His last two seasons (2021 and 2022) were spent with New York.
Giants guard Justin Pugh, who was a teammate of the former Cincinnati Bearcats star of college football shared his sadness over the death of the former tackle.
“Today is a sad day; I will always remember the good times and the laughter. Everyone who knew Korey Cunningham They became better somehow. The world lost a great soul,” Pugh lamented.
The Pats also joined in condolences for the departure of their former player.
“The New England Patriots are saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Korey Cunningham. We extend our deepest condolences to Korey’s family, his teammates and all those who mourn his loss,” was the message from the Pats on their social networks.
Cunningham was reportedly found dead in his New Jersey home. There is no information about the causes that caused his death.
The one born in Montevallo, Alabama, on May 17, 1995, played 31 games in his career, six of them as a starter; His premature retirement was due to constant injuries he suffered to his feet.
He had surgery as a rookie with the Cardinals and then with the Giants in 2022 before saying goodbye to football.
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