Earlier today, it was announced that former New York Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham tragically passed away at just 28 years old.
A cause of death had not been revealed at the time.
However, tragic details surrounding Cunningham’s death have emerged which indicates that the cause of death was suicide.
“Tragic: Former #Giants and #Patriots OL Korey Cunningham appears to have committed suicide, law enforcement suspects, per the NY Post. Korey was only 28 years-old”
Cunningham was selected in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals out of Cincinnati.
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Following a stint with the New England Patriots, he joined the Giants in 2021.
In his career spanning 31 games with six starts, he grappled with foot injuries.
Undergoing surgery as a rookie with the Cardinals and later with the Giants in 2022, Cunningham’s playing days came to an untimely halt.
Standing tall at 6-foot-6 and weighing 311 pounds, the offensive lineman was recognized for his infectious positivity and hearty laughter, endearing him to teammates during his tenure with the Giants.
The announcement of his passing on Friday morning was met with profound shock and sorrow, prompting numerous teammates to express their grief online.
Former Giants running back Saquon Barkley expressed his grief on X:
Former teammate Justin Pugh also expressed his condolences.
“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 the team only. Except for Korey….solely because he was beloved by all the guys regardless if you knew him or not! He’d tell stories and we’d laugh our asses off all night. Today is a sad day but I’ll always remember the good times and the laughs. Everyone who knew Korey Cunnigham was better for it. The world lost a great soul.”
RIP Korey. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
