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Fantasy Player Profile Zach Cunningham

  • Zach Cunningham
  • LB #52
  • Zach
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@DAL: #18 vs opposing LB - 21.17 FPA
Bye Week10Rank49% Rostered-% Change-WK 13 Pts0.00WK 14 Proj. Pts4.88
2023 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsPts
1@NE
Win, 25-20
5.50
2MIN
Win, 34-28
6.50
3@TB
Win, 25-11
2.50
4WAS
Win, 34-31
11.00
5@LA
Win, 23-14
2.50
6@NYJ
Loss, 14-20
3.00
7MIA
Win, 31-17
2.00
8@WAS
Win, 38-31
6.00
9DAL
Win, 28-23
10.00
10Bye  0.00
11@KC
Win, 21-17
7.50
12BUF
Win, 37-34
8.50
13SF
Loss, 19-42
0.00
14@DAL
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@SEA
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
0.00
16NYG
Mon 1:30 pmGet Tickets
0.00
17ARI
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@NYG
TBDGet Tickets
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2023 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@NE,
W 25-20
3---15.50
2MIN,
W 34-28
5----6.50
3@TB,
W 25-11
1----2.50
4WAS,
W 34-31
9----11.00
5@LA,
W 23-14
1----2.50
6@NYJ,
L 14-20
2----3.00
7MIA,
W 31-17
2----2.00
8@WAS,
W 38-31
3----6.00
9DAL,
W 28-23
8----10.00
10Bye-----0.00
11@KC,
W 21-17
6----7.50
12BUF,
W 37-34
7----8.50
13SF,
L 19-42
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14@DAL,
Sun 5:20 pmGet Tickets
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15@SEA,
Mon 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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16NYG,
Mon 1:30 pmGet Tickets
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17ARI,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@NYG,
TBDGet Tickets
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News

  • Gets in full practice Friday

    Cunningham (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

    Analysis: Cunningham was limited in the two previous practice sessions, so his upgrade to full participation is a good sign that he could return Sunday against the Cowboys. He missed last week's loss to the 49ers after sustaining the hamstring injury in the Eagles' Week 12 win over the Bills. Cunningham is second on the team with 71 tackles (47 solo) in 11 games.

    Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Cunningham (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: After going down in Week 12 against Buffalo, Cunningham missed last week's loss to the 49ers. His limited start to the week could put Cunningham in position to return Sunday night against the Cowboys.

    Published: Wed, Dec 6 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing Week 13

    Cunningham (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old middle linebacker suffered a hamstring injury during Philadelphia's Week 12 win over the Bills, and he was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive Sunday. With Cunningham missing Week 13, expect Christian Elliss to see an uptick in snaps in the Eagles' linebacker corps.

    Published: Fri, Dec 1 at 3:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as DNP on Wednesday

    Cunningham (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

    Analysis: -Cunningham suffered a hamstring injury in the Eagles' overtime victory against the Bills in Week 12 and his status is now in question for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers. The team's session Wednesday was a walkthrough, so Thursday's official practice should shed more light on where the linebacker's health is heading into Week 13.

    Published: Wed, Nov 29 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No update yet

    Cunningham underwent an MRI on his hamstring Monday, but head coach Nick Sirianni has no update on his status for the week ahead, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham exited Sunday's win over the Bills with the injury and was unable to return. His potential absence moving forward for any length of time would certainly be a blow to the Eagles' linebacker corps, although it's still not clear how likely him missing time may be. His practice status in the days ahead should shed more light on his potential to suit up Week 13 against the 49ers.

    Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Cunningham (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Bills, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham was initially considered questionable to return after exiting Sunday's matchup, but he'll be unavailable down the stretch. Whether he'll be available for next Sunday's game against San Francisco remains to be seen.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves game with injury

    Cunningham is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills after sustaining a hamstring injury, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham was checked out in the blue tent before eventually going into the locker room. He had a team-leading 10 tackles (seven solo) before exiting Sunday's game. In Cunningham's absence, Christian Elliss has filled in at linebacker alongside Nicholas Morrow and Haason Reddick.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team's leading tackler vs. Cowboys

    Cunningham recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 28-23 win versus Dallas.

    Analysis: Cunningham managed a double-digit tackle total for the second time this season in Week 9, helped along by the fact that he played a season-high 70 defensive snaps. Sophomore third-rounder Nakobe Dean sustained a foot injury Sunday, and if he misses time, Cunningham would probably continue to see the field on nearly every down.

    Published: Tue, Nov 7 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Available Sunday

    Cunningham (ankle) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Washington.

    Analysis: The 28-year-old linebacker popped up on Philadelphia's injury report Thursday with an ankle issue, but it seems as if he'll be able to play through the injury this Sunday. Cunningham has appeared in all seven of the Eagles' games thus far, recording 39 total tackles and one tackle for loss.

    Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice

    Cunningham (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after not appearing on the injury report Wednesday.

    Analysis: The linebacker will try to get a full session in Friday before the Eagles' matchup with the Commanders on Sunday. The seventh-year pro has started six of seven games this season and recorded 39 tackles and a fumble recovery.

    Published: Thu, Oct 26 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 13 tackles in Week 4

    Cunningham registered 13 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's Week 4 overtime win against Washington.

    Analysis: Cunningham led Philadelphia in stops in the OT victory, finishing with his highest mark so far in 2023. The veteran wasn't a sure thing to make the Eagles' initial 53-man roster after signing with the club in early August, but he's made the most of his opportunity as a starter with Nakobe Dean (foot) on injured reserve. So far this season, Cunningham has tallied 29 tackles (18 solo) along with a fumble recovery through four contests.

    Published: Tue, Oct 3 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 3

    Cunningham (ribs) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is set to play in Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Cunningham was a limited participant in Thursday's practice but is seemingly over his rib injury after logging in a full practice session Saturday. He's racked up 12 tackles (eight solo) in two games so far this season as part of a formidable linebacker corps alongside Haason Reddick and Nicholas Morrow.

    Published: Sat, Sep 23 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Thursday

    Cunningham (ribs) was limited in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: The veteran linebacker has been in on 89 percent of the defensive snaps through two games and has tallied 12 tackles and a fumble recovery. His limited practice puts Cunningham on track to play Monday night against the Bucs.

    Published: Thu, Sep 21 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies eight tackles in win

    Cunningham accumulated eight tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 34-28 victory over the Vikings.

    Analysis: Cunningham was on the field for 51 defensive snaps (93 percent). He has now tallied 12 tackles and one fumble recovery through two games this season. The middle linebacker will look to stay productive when the Eagles head to Tampa Bay for Monday Night Football in Week 3.

    Published: Sat, Sep 16 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Released by Tennessee

    The Titans released Cunningham (elbow) on Wednesday with a failed physical designation, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham was placed on injured reserve twice during the 2022 season and made only six appearances, totaling a career-low 24 tackles across 193 defensive snaps. It's unclear if the elbow injury that sidelined him at the end of the campaign will be an issue heading into the offseason, but he'll have to prove he's healthy before he can sign with a new team. Cunningham joins Robert Woods, Taylor Lewan (knee) and Randy Bullock as cap causalities for the Titans, who began the offseason $25 million…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 22 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts to injured reserve

    The Titans placed Cunningham (elbow) on injured reserve Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham's second stint on injured reserve this season is likely to sideline him until 2023, considering the Titans would have to make a deep playoff run for the linebacker to be eligible for activation. Tarell Basham, Monty Rice, Andrew Adams and Rashad Weaver are currently in line to serve as the team's starting linebackers given the numerous injuries to the position.

    Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Thursday

    Cunningham (elbow) will be out Thursday against the Cowboys, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham exited Saturday's game against the Texans with the injury, which was his return after a stint on IR. The new issue is likely due to the same elbow injury that forced his six-week absence. The news is certainly a blow to the Titans' defense, and especially their linebacker corps, which is currently decimated by injuries.

    Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits versus Houston

    Cunningham is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Texans with an elbow injury, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham logged one tackle before exiting at some point in the first half. The 28-year-old missed the last six games while on IR with an elbow injury before being restored to the active roster Friday, so it's likely this departure is related to the previous issue. With fellow inside linebacker Dylan Cole (ankle) already inactive Saturday, expect Andrew Adams and Jack Gibbens to step into bigger roles alongside Monty Rice.

    Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated from injured reserve

    The Titans activated Cunningham (elbow) from injured reserve Friday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham missed five consecutive games while on injured reserve with an elbow injury and remained sidelined for a sixth straight contest Week 15 despite being designated to return. However, it appears he'll make his return to action Week 16 after being added to the active roster Friday. Across five appearances, the veteran linebacker has totaled 24 tackles and one pass defense.

    Published: Fri, Dec 23 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated to return from IR

    The Titans designated Cunningham (elbow) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham has missed five straight games while on injured reserve, but he's been sidelined for eight total contests this year due to the elbow injury. With the move, the sixth-year linebacker will be allowed to return to practice and has a 21-day window to be added to the active roster. However, if he isn't, he'll revert back to IR for the remainder of the campaign.

    Published: Wed, Dec 14 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • IR-bound with elbow injury

    Tennessee placed Cunningham (elbow) on its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Denver, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After sustaining an elbow injury during the Titans' loss at Kansas City in Week 9, Cunningham will now be forced to miss at least Tennessee's next four games as he recovers. In the meantime, 2021 fourth-rounder Rashad Weaver should see increased reps at linebacker.

    Published: Sat, Nov 12 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out Week 10

    Cunningham (elbow) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham was sidelined from Weeks 4 to 7 due to an elbow injury before playing in each of Tennessee's past two games. However, the inside linebacker popped back up with an elbow issue on Wednesday's injury report and failed to practice Week 10. Cunningham will now look to work his way back before the Titans' next contest against Green Bay on Thursday Night Football. In his absence, expect Dylan Cole to step into a larger role alongside David Long this Sunday against Denver.

    Published: Fri, Nov 11 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't participate in walk-through

    Cunningham (elbow) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's walk-through, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham was sidelined for a month due to an elbow issue but has played in back-to-back games. It's unclear if his current injury is related to his previous elbow issue, but it's concerning to see the linebacker back on the injury report. Cunningham will have two more opportunities to practice before the Titans need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Denver.

    Published: Wed, Nov 9 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full participant Wednesday

    Cunningham (elbow) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham picked up an elbow injury during Week 3 and has remained sidelined since. However, it appears the veteran linebacker is on track to make his return Sunday against the Texans. Before his injury, he recorded 16 tackles across 116 defensive snaps and figures to have a sizable role if available in Week 8.

    Published: Wed, Oct 26 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out against Colts

    Cunningham (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Ben Arthur of Fox Sports reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham sustained an elbow injury during Week 3 and had time to rest during the Titans' Week 6 bye, but he'll still be forced to miss a third consecutive game. Dylan Cole should continue to handle an increased role for Tennessee.

    Published: Fri, Oct 21 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still not practicing Wednesday

    Cunningham (elbow) did not practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Indianapolis, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham missed Weeks 4 and 5 with an elbow injury he suffered in Week 3, and he now appears to be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game versus the Colts even with the benefit of a Week 6 bye. Dylan Cole will likely continue to see expanded opportunities as long as Cunningham remains out.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Cunningham (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham continues to deal with an elbow injury and will be held out for a second consecutive game. He'll be able to rest during the Titans' Week 6 bye, and his next chance to take the field will be Oct. 23 against the Colts.

    Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Cunningham (elbow) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham suffered the elbow injury during the team's Week 3 win over Las Vegas and was sidelined for Week 4. He's trending toward a second straight absence, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the Titans need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out against Indy

    Cunningham (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham picked up the elbow injury in the Week 3 win over Las Vegas and will miss at least one game as a result. The starting linebacker's next opportunity to play will come in Week 5 against Washington, while his absence Sunday could make it tougher for the Titans to slow down Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined again

    Cunningham (elbow) did not practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham had to exit Sunday's win over the Raiders early with the injury, and he has yet to practice this week. His status for Week 4 against the Colts is up in the air, although his participation level at practice Friday should give a clearer picture. if Cunningham is unable to play, Dylan Cole and Joe Jones will likely see an uptick in opportunity.

    Published: Thu, Sep 29 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    Cunningham (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports

    Analysis: Cunningham was considered questionable with a knee injury coming into this contest, and he appears to have picked up a new elbow injury against the Raiders. With the starting inside linebacker out for the time being, expect Dylan Cole and Joe Jones to take on bigger roles Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to face Raiders

    Cunningham (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Analysis: Cunningham seemed to suffer the injury during the week and didn't practice Friday. Nevertheless, he'll be set to face the Raiders and should be in for a large role. Across two games this season, Cunningham has played a significant role on both defense and special teams, tallying 12 total tackles.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 3

    Cunningham (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

    Analysis: Cunningham logged a limited practice Thursday only to not take the field Friday, which isn't a promising sign for his availability. His absence would be a big blow to the middle of Tennessee's defense, as he's logged 12 tackles and one pass defended across the first two games of the season.

    Published: Fri, Sep 23 at 7:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Five tackles in loss

    Cunningham recorded five tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during Monday's loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Cunningham has 12 stops through two weeks and continues to be a reliable tackler in his sixth NFL campaign. He's never recorded less than 90 tackles in a season.

    Published: Wed, Sep 21 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Stacks up six stops

    Cunningham had six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 34-3 win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Cunningham has accumulated 16 tackles in his last three appearances, while playing at least 60 percent of defensive snaps in each contest. He will get a chance to face his former team to close out the regular season, with a Week 18 road matchup in Houston on deck.

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 6:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Six stops in debut

    Cunningham had six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 19-13 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Cunningham, who was waived by the Texans, was claimed off waivers by the Titans ahead of Week 14. However, he didn't make his debut until Week 15 and played just 64 percent of the team's defensive snaps. If Cunningham can carve out a larger role with his new team, then he may be worthy of fantasy consideration in deeper leagues due to his consistent tackling production. The 27-year-old totaled 67 tackles across 10 appearances for Houston this season.

    Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tennessee debut will have to wait

    Cunningham (coach's decision) won't play Sunday against the Jaguars, Mike Glennon of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham was claimed off waivers from the Texans on Thursday, but the Titans likely want to give the linebacker more time to familiarize himself with his new scheme and teammates before putting him on the field. With fellow inside linebacker David Long sidelined by a hamstring injury, Jayon Brown and Rashaan Evans will likely start for Tennessee.

    Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scooped by Titans

    The Titans claimed Cunningham off waivers from the Texans on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Though he signed a four-year, $58 million extension just over 15 months ago and was coming off a season in which he tallied a career-high 164 tackles to go with three sacks, Cunningham fell out of favor with Houston's new regime in 2021. He was benched for the first quarter of the Texans' Week 2 loss in Cleveland due to tardiness issues, and Houston made him a healthy inactive for disciplinary reasons in the team's 31-0 loss to the Colts in Week 13. Recent reports have indicated that…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 9 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Time in Houston over

    The Texans will waive Cunningham on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham was held out of the team's Week 13 loss to the Colts for disciplinary reasons, although the exact details behind the Texans' decision to make him inactive aren't completely clear. The 27-year-old linebacker played 100 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps over the last three weeks and recorded at least eight tackles in each game. Cunningham signed a four-year, $58 million contract extension in August 2020, a prohibitive deal that could make any team reluctant to claim him off…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't face Colts

    Cunningham (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham is being held out of the game for disciplinary reasons, though the exact details are unclear. His absence will leave a big void in the Texans' linebacker corps, as Cunningham has played 100 percent of defensive snaps in five games this season. He's also recorded at least eight tackles in each of his last three contests.

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 8:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another solid performance

    Cunningham totaled eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Jets.

    Analysis: Cunningham has now recorded eight-plus tackles in his last three contests, giving him 67 total tackles on the year. The 26-year-old is now only one tackle behind Kamu Grugier-Hill for the team lead. The linebacker is in for a tough test Sunday as he faces the best statistical running back this season, Jonathan Taylor, however, this matchup provides more tackling opportunities for Cunningham.

    Published: Wed, Dec 1 at 4:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back from COVID list

    Cunningham (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Cunningham was placed on the COVID list last week as a close contact and missed Sunday's loss to Buffalo, but he's since cleared the health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old should return to his every-down role for the Texans at inside linebacker.

    Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eyes Week 5 return

    Cunningham (undisclosed) was placed in COVID-19 protocols Friday, but he was deemed a close contact and could return by Week 5 if he continues to test negative, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790 reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham will likely be ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bills, but he should have a chance to return against the Patriots in Week 5 if he continues to test negative. The 26-year-old linebacker has totaled 27 tackles through the first three weeks of season, including a season-high 14 against the Panthers during Week 3.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 7:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID list

    Cunningham (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

    Analysis: The timing of the move all but rules Cunningham out for Sunday's game against Buffalo, and there's no guarantee he'll come off the list in time to dress for Houston's Week 5 game against the Patriots. Cunningham's absence will make it even harder for the heavy underdog Texans to upset the Bills, as he's coming off a 14-tackle Week 3 performance.

    Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tackling machine on TNF

    Cunningham racked up a game-high 14 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's 24-9 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: Cunningham was extremely busy for a Texans defense that spent the majority of the game on the field due to Houston's conservative and ineffective game plan on offense in rookie quarterback Davis Mills' NFL debut. After totaling 142 tackles in 2019 and 164 in 2020, Cunningham has racked up 27 through three weeks this season.

    Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes strong

    Cunningham recorded 13 tackles and one tackle for a loss in Houston's season-ending loss to the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Even as Derrick Henry ran for 250 yards against Houston's porous run defense, Cunningham was an active tackler yet again. He recorded a third straight game with double-digit tackles and finished with nine such games in 2020. Cunningham recorded a career-high 164 tackles and three sacks in his fourth NFL season. Fixing Houston's defense will be priority for a new general manager and head coach, but Cunningham, who signed a four-year contract prior to the 2020 season, should remain a key piece in…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 5 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues to rack up tackles

    Cunningham recorded 14 tackles (nine solo) across 76 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Cunningham now has a whopping 151 tackles on the season, tops in the league. It was the third time this season he has recorded at least 14 tackles in a single contest. He'll look to cap off his impressive season Sunday against the Titans.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Surpasses 100-tackle mark

    Cunningham made nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Cunningham curiously logged a season-low 64 percent snap share, but that didn't stop him from tacking on nine stops to bring his season total to league-high 101 tackles. The fourth-year linebacker out of Vanderbilt is pacing to eclipse the career-high 142 tackles he posted last year, making him an elite IDP contributor for the rest of the season.

    Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Huge tackle total in loss to Browns

    Cunningham collected 14 total tackles, including half a tackle for loss, during Sunday's 10-7 loss to Cleveland.

    Analysis: Houston's defense was unable to generate a takeaway for the sixth time this season, but Cunningham lit up the box score with his second-highest tackle total of 2020. After racking up an eye-popping 142 tackles last season, the Vanderbilt product sits just eight tackles short of the century mark with seven games still remaining on Houston's schedule. Cunningham also has three sacks on the season, but he remains without a forced turnover after generating two in 2019.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 4:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in win

    Cunningham had seven tackles, one sack and one pass defensed in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Cunningham recorded his third sack of the season, setting a new career high with half a season to go. Houston's leading tackler now has 78 through eight games.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 5:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes 11 stops in loss

    Cunningham recorded 11 tackles in Sunday's 35-20 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: Cunningham was a standout during another poor performance by Houston's defense. It was the fifth time in seven games he's reached double-digit tackles.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sets new franchise mark

    Cunningham tied for the team lead with eight tackles in Sunday's 42-36 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Cunningham now has 61 tackles and passed Benardrick McKinney (60) for most tackles by a Texans player in the first six games of a season. He also became the 10th player in NFL history with at least 60 tackles and 2.0 sacks within the first six games of a season.

    Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 5:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another double-digit effort

    Cunningham recorded 10 tackles -- two for a loss -- and a sack in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Cunningham continued to pile up stops with his fourth straight performance in double digits, and he now has 53 tackles through five games. With two sacks on the season as well, Cunningham has already tied his career high in the category. His pace is sustainable after he posted 142 stops last year, so consider him a top-tier IDP option yet again.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 10:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high tackler

    Cunningham recorded 10 tackles in Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Cunningham had a sore groin during the practice week, but the 25-year-old recovered in time for kickoff. He reached double digits in tackles for a third straight week. Houston's leading tackler has 43 stops and one sack over the first four games.

    Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Week 4

    Cunningham (groin) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old popped up on the injury report Wednesday as a limited participant with the groin issue, but he practiced fully Friday and is ready for Week 4. Cunningham has 33 tackles (23 solo) and one sack through the first three games of the season.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Cunningham was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury.

    Analysis: Cunningham briefly exited Sunday's loss to the Steelers due to what was called a leg injury, an incident that could be related to his current groin issue. The starting linebacker managed to compile 10 tackles against Pittsburgh despite playing through an injury, so there's reason to be optimistic about his chances of suiting up Week 4 versus Minnesota.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Registers double-digit tackles

    Cunningham made 10 tackles in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Cunningham missed a handful of snaps in Week 3 due to a leg injury, but he's apparently fine and should be an every-snap player in Week 4 against the Vikings barring a setback. The fourth-year linebacker now has 32 stops and a sack through three games, and he's once again poised to easily surpass the 100-tackle threshold this season.

    Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to work Sunday

    Cunningham (leg) returned to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Cunningham left the game in the second quarter with the leg issue but it didn't take long for him to return to the contest. Now that he's healthy, look for Cunningham to take over his usual starting role at middle linebacker.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers injury Sunday

    Cunningham (leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup with the Steelers.

    Analysis: It's unclear how Cunningham suffered the injury, but it's serious enough to force him to miss game action. As long as the Vanderbilt product is sidelined, look for Dylan Cole to take over at one of the inside linebacker positions.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Paces defense, records sack

    Cunningham had a team-high 15 tackles and a sack in Sunday's 33-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 2.

    Analysis: It was a busy afternoon for Cunningham and the Texans' defense, which was on the field for nearly 35 minutes. The Ravens tormented the Texans on the ground, rolling up 230 yards rushing, including 151 in the fourth quarter. Cunningham leads Houston with 22 tackles through two weeks.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 4:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tackle leader

    Cunningham recorded a team-high eight tackles in Thursday's 34-20 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Cunningham, who led the Texans in tackles in 2019, picked up where he left off in the 2020 season opener. The downside to his evening was being assessed two penalties that gave the Chiefs 20 yards on a drive at end of the first half. Those infractions led to a Kansas City field goal and extended the Chiefs' lead to 17-7 heading into the break.

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 5:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signing huge extension

    Cunningham and the Texans have reached agreement on a multi-year extension, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: The contract reportedly averages $14.5 million annually, putting Cunningham behind only C.J. Mosley (Jets, $17 million) among inside linebackers. The 2017 second-round pick has started 43 of his 46 regular-season games, including all 16 in a career-best 2019 campaign. He played 87.5 percent of Houston's defensive snaps last year, piling up 142 tackles (99 solo), two sacks, two fumble recoveries and two pass defenses en route to earning PFF's No. 21 grade out of 90 off-ball linebackers.…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Cunningham had a team-high seven tackles, one for a loss, along with a quarterback hit and a pass defensed in Sunday's 51-31 playoff loss to Kansas City.

    Analysis: Cunningham played every game in 2019 and led the Texans with 142 tackles during the regular season, while adding another 16 stops in the playoffs. It was the second consecutive season he ruled the defense in that category. He also had two sacks, an area of the game where the Vanderbilt product has yet to make a fantasy splash. Cunningham will return for 2020 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2021.

    Published: Mon, Jan 13 at 3:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks up pass in win

    Cunningham recorded six solo tackles and broke up a pass in Saturday's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: The effort might be considered a disappointment for Cunningham after he had logged four double-digit tackle games in his last five entering the week. He'll have a chance to bounce back Week 17 against the Titans.

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another monster performance Sunday

    Cunningham recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) and 0.5 sacks across 67 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Cunningham led the Texans in tackles once again and he now has 65 tackles (45 solo) in five games since the team's bye week. He'll look to continue the hot streak next Saturday against the Buccaneers.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 8:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sets career high in tackles

    Cunningham had 17 tackles (12 solo) during Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Cunningham set a career high with 16 tackles in Week 12, but he managed to eclipse that mark only two weeks later. The 24-year-old now ranks fifth in the league with 119 tackles (83 solo) and also has 1.5 sacks.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Incredible tackling effort

    Cunningham racked up 16 tackles (13 solo) in Thursday's 20-17 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: Cunningham set a new career high in stops, as he marked double-digit tackles for the second straight game and fourth time this season. The 2017 second-round pick is five tackles away from notching a second straight campaign over 100 stops. The 24-year-old will look to reach that mark in Week 13 against the Patriots.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 9:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit tackles in loss

    Cunningham was credited with 11 tackles in Sunday's 41-7 loss to Baltimore.

    Analysis: This was the first time since Week 4 that Cunningham registered double-digit tackles. The third-year linebacker leads Houston with 79 tackles, averaging nearly eight per game.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 4:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Secures eight tackles Sunday

    Cunningham notched eight tackles (all solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Cunningham is now averaging just over 7.5 tackles per game through the Texans' first nine contests this season. A tough road matchup in Baltimore awaits following Houston's Week 10 bye.

    Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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