Former New York Giants lineman Korey Cunningham was found dead inside his New Jersey home on Thursday.
Cunningham was only 28 years old.
ESPN reported that Clifton, New Jersey, police had to force their way inside Cunninghome’s home on Thursday after a family member was concerned about Cunningham’s well-being.
After making their way inside Cunningham’s home, they discovered the former NFL offensive lineman dead.
On Friday, the Giants released a statement regarding Cunningham’s death and wrote, “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.”
Police are currently investigating the cause of Cunningham’s death, but no foul play is suspected.
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Per ESPN:
Former New York Giants offensive lineman Korey Cunningham was found dead at his New Jersey home. He was 28.
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of Korey Cunningham,” the Giants said in a statement Friday morning. “He was a vital part of the spirit and camaraderie of the locker room. Our thoughts are with Korey’s family, friends and teammates.”
The Giants did not disclose a cause of death.
Clifton police on Thursday had to force their way into Cunningham’s house, where they found him deceased, according to a police spokesperson. Police are still investigating, but “foul play is not suspected at this time,” the spokesperson said.
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.
— New York Giants (@Giants) April 26, 2024
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Cunningham in the 7th round in the 2018 draft.
He was later traded to the New England Patriots, where he played two seasons, and last played for the Giants in 2022.
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