Giants past and present mourn the loss of Korey Cunningham.
The offensive tackle’s death at the age of 28 was announced Friday, and his former teammates were quick to share their memories of the five-year NFL veteran.
“We invited him to the OL dinner every week even if he wasn’t on the team, which never happens,” said Justin Pugh, who first played with Cunningham in 2018 in Arizona. written the. “Team dinners are reserved for team players. Except Korey… only because he was loved by every guy, whether you knew him or not! He would tell stories and we would laugh all night.
“Today is a sad day but I will always remember the good times and the laughter. Everyone who knew Korey Cunningham was better off for it. The world has lost a great soul.
Cunningham was found dead Thursday at his home in Clifton, New Jersey, with law enforcement sources telling RLS Media the death was self-inflicted.
The news sent shockwaves through the Giants community.
“Damn man,” running back Saquon Barkley, who left the team for the Eagles this offseason, written the.
In a statement announcing his death, the Giants called Cunningham, who played 13 games with the team from 2021-2022, “a vital part of the locker room spirit and camaraderie,” a sentiment echoed by many players on social networks.
“I’ll never understand this one,” kicker Graham Gano wrote over an image of himself and Cunningham on his Instagram Story. “I really liked this man. I just tried FaceTiming this morning and found out the news a few minutes later. I laughed so much with you my brother, and this morning I cried for you.
A seventh-round pick of the Cardinals in 2018, Cunningham also played two seasons with the Patriots.
“RIP Big Country man is easily one of the happiest and best teammates I’ve ever had, big guy,” said wide receiver Darius Slayton. written the.
Longtime player Casey Kreiter was also distraught by the news of Cunningham’s passing.
“It is incredibly hurting to learn of the passing of my friend and teammate,” he said. written the. “Korey was the best. I always brought a smile and contagious positive energy. Life sucks sometimes….
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