Former New York Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham was discovered useless at his New Jersey residence on Thursday.
He was 28.
“We’re saddened to listen to of the passing of Korey Cunningham,” the Giants wrote on X Friday. “He was a significant a part of the spirit and camaraderie of the locker room. Our ideas are with Korey’s household, associates and teammates.”
Clifton police instructed NBC Information they responded to Cunningham’s residence round 1:15 p.m. Thursday after a member of the family reported not listening to from him. Police pressured entry and “discovered him deceased,” a spokesperson mentioned.
“No indication of foul play presently,” the police spokesperson mentioned, noting Cunningham’s demise is below investigation.
No reason behind demise was disclosed.
The 6-foot-6, 311-pound lineman from Alabama performed school ball at Cincinnati and was drafted within the seventh spherical of the 2018 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
In his profession he performed for the Cardinals, New England Patriots and the Giants. He was launched from the Giants final yr and didn’t play within the NFL since.
The Patriots additionally shared an announcement Friday saying the staff was “saddened to be taught of the sudden passing of Korey Cunningham.”
“We prolong our heartfelt sympathies to Korey’s household, teammates and all who mourn his loss,” the staff mentioned.
A number of former teammates shared tributes over the information of Cunningham’s passing.
Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh wrote on X: “I used to be in Arizona once we drafted Korey Cunnigham in 2018. He moved onto the NY Giants and was residing in NJ this previous yr.”
“We might invite him to the OL dinner each week regardless that he wasn’t on the staff which doesn’t occur…ever. Group dinners are for gamers on the staff solely. Apart from Korey….solely as a result of he was beloved by all the fellows regardless if you happen to knew him or not! He’d inform tales and we’d chuckle our asses off all evening,” Pugh mentioned.
“Right this moment is a tragic day however I’ll all the time keep in mind the nice instances and the laughs,” he added. “Everybody who knew Korey Cunnigham was higher for it. The world misplaced an ideal soul.”
Giants security Jason Pinnock shared on his Instagram story: “This one harm!! No matter what you was going by way of you wore the largest smile!”
“You was the primary particular person to return assist me transfer after I was getting settled at NYG.. center of camp & you frinding to be on the staff & be taught new playbook, you was the primary at my home prepared! Handle yourselves & name your pals ppl. I really like you brudda!” he added.
