Position: Wide Receiver Name B. Cunningham Roster status: Active | Weight 98 kg Height 1.88 m | |
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Date of birth: (1989-05-29) May 29, 1989 (age 26) NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183 Parents Kim Cunningham, Brian Cunningham Similar People Joe Philbin, Chip Kelly, Don Shula Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Westerville, Ohio | ||
Brian Cunningham, Jr. (born May 29, 1989) is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes. He played college football for Michigan State. He was selected in the sixth round at the 183rd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
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Early years
Cunningham attended Westerville South High School in Westerville, Ohio. As a senior, he had 45 receptions for 770 yards and nine touchdowns.
College career
Cunningham concluded his career at Michigan State as the school's all-time leader in receptions (218) and receiving yards (3,086). He also ranks second in career TD receptions with 25.
Miami Dolphins
He was selected in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins On May 17 of that year, Cunningham signed a four-year $2.2 million contract; includes a $106,000 signing bonus. Cunningham was, however, cut by the Dolphins on August 31, 2012.
Philadelphia Eagles
Cunningham was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on September 1, 2012. On August 1, 2013, Cunningham was waived with an injury settlement by the Philadelphia Eagles. On October 14, 2013, Cunningham was re-signed to the Eagles' active roster. He was released on November 12, 2013. Two days later, he was signed to Eagles' practice squad.
Chicago Bears
Cunningham was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad on November 12, 2014.
Montreal Alouettes
Cunningham was signed by the Montreal Alouettes on July 28, 2015. After a modest 2015 season Cunningham had a breakout 2016 campaign, playing in 17 regular season games catching 65 passes for 855 yards with 4 touchdowns.