Broncos' Zach Cunningham: Signed to Denver's active roster
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The Broncos signed Cunningham off the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Eric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Cunningham played in 13 regular-season games for the Eagles in 2023 and posted 85 tackles (54 solo), four pass defenses and one fumble recovery, but he wasn't with a team during training camp. He eventually caught on with the Broncos on the practice squad in late September to provide depth at inside linebacker after Alex Singleton tore his ACL in Week 3 against the Buccaneers. Cunningham has been elevated by the Broncos for the last three games, and over his last two outings he logged three tackles (one solo) while playing 21 snaps (13 on defense, eight on special teams). Now that he's on the 53-man roster, Cunningham will continue to serve as a rotational inside linebacker behind starters Justin Strnad and Cody Barton.
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Zach Cunningham: Joins Broncos' practice squad
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The Broncos signed Cunningham to their practice squad Wednesday.
The 29-year-old linebacker has been brought in by the Broncos in response to Alex Singleton tearing his ACL in the team's Week 3 win over the Buccaneers and being placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Cunningham appeared in 13 regular-season games with the Eagles last season, recording 85 total tackles and four passes defended. He could be elevated to Denver's active roster in the near future to serve as a rotational inside linebacker.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: Officially out
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Cunningham (knee) is listed as inactive for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals.
No surprise here, as Cunningham was downgraded to doubtful by Philadelphia on Saturday, so he was trending in this direction. In his absence, rookie Nolan Smith figures to shoulder an increased workload at linebacker.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: Questionable for Sunday
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Cunningham (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
The 29-year-old linebacker has missed Philadelphia's last two games with this knee issue, but after a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a shot to suit up in Week 17. If Cunningham were to miss Sunday's contest, Nolan Smith would likely see increased work in the Eagles' linebacker corps.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: Estimated as limited Wednesday
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Cunningham (knee) was considered a limited participant at the Eagles' walkthrough Wednesday.
Cunningham missed the team's Week 16 win over the Giants on Christmas Day due to a knee injury, but his status to open this week is encouraging. The linebacker will look to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals at home.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: DNP for second straight day
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Cunningham (knee) did not participate in Friday's practice.
With the Eagles playing Monday against the Giants, Cunningham has one more chance to participate in a practice session, even in a limited capacity. If he's unable to suit up Monday, Nicholas Morrow is the likeliest candidate to start at linebacker alongside Shaquille Leonard and Haason Reddick.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: Missing Week 13
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Cunningham (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: No update yet
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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.
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.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: Team's leading tackler vs. Cowboys
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Cunningham recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 28-23 win versus Dallas.
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.
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Eagles' Zach Cunningham: Cleared for Week 3
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Cunningham (ribs) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is set to play in Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
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.
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Zach Cunningham: Released by Tennessee
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The Titans released Cunningham (elbow) on Wednesday with a failed physical designation, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
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 over the salary cap.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Shifts to injured reserve
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The Titans placed Cunningham (elbow) on injured reserve Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Ruled out for Thursday
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Cunningham (elbow) will be out Thursday against the Cowboys, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Activated from injured reserve
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The Titans activated Cunningham (elbow) from injured reserve Friday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Out Week 10
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Cunningham (elbow) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Doesn't participate in walk-through
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Cunningham (elbow) was listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's walk-through, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Ruled out against Indy
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Cunningham (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
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.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Questionable for Week 3
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Cunningham (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
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.
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Titans' Zach Cunningham: Stacks up six stops
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Cunningham had six tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 34-3 win over the Dolphins.
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.
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Texans' Zach Cunningham: Time in Houston over
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The Texans will waive Cunningham on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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 waivers. Assuming he clears waivers, however, Cunningham should command plenty of interest around the league when he'll be eligible to sign a more team-friendly deal.
