Korey Cunningham played at University of Alabama at Birmingham, then moved to the University of Cincinnati to follow assistant coach Tyson Helton when he switched schools. Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, he spent time with the New England Patriots before going to the New York Giants in 2021.
Cunningham played in 31 NFL games as an offensive lineman, 12 of them as a Patriot under Bill Belichick, starting in six. He was released by the Giants in 2023, hampered in part by repeated foot injuries. He was a popular player among his teammates, known for his outgoing personality.
Tributes to Korey Cunningham
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.
I was in Arizona when we drafted Korey Cunnigham in 2018. He moved onto the NY Giants and was living in NJ this past year.
Quick story: We would invite him to the OL dinner every week even though he wasn’t on the team which doesn’t happen…ever. Team dinners are for players on…
Shocked and heartbroken to hear this news today! My deepest condolences and prayers to Korey Cunningham’s family and friends. Your reverence for Christ will remain in my heart and surely bring comfort to all who know you. Rest in peace my sweet friend 🤍A true country-boy! 🕊 pic.twitter.com/ieqDPmPJMb
We're heartbroken at the news of the passing of Korey Cunningham. Korey was a @GoBearcatsFB captain with an incredible work ethic and an infectious personality. He will be sorely missed, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates.
I never addressed it, but I am heartbroken and gutted over the news of Korey Cunningham. Korey was the definition of a Giant. He fought a hard battle, and to know he was only a year older than me and went through the pain he did makes me realize just what everyone faces behind…
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