B. J. Cunningham
| No. 81 Chicago Bears | |
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| Position: | Wide Receiver |
Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | May 29, 1989 |
| Place of birth: | Westerville, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 211 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Michigan State |
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183 |
Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Career NFL statistics as of 2013 | |
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Stats at NFL.com | |
Brian Cunningham, Jr.[1] (born May 29, 1989) is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). 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.
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.[2][3]
Professional career
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.[4] 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.[5]
Chicago Bears
Cunningham was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad on November 12, 2014.
References
- ↑ B.J. Cunningham Profile - Michigan State Official Athletic Site
- ↑ B.J. Cunningham Profile - Michigan State Official Athletic Site
- ↑ A Spartans’ heartbreaker: Wisconsin’s late rally destroys MSU’s Rose Bowl dream
- ↑ "Eagles Waive WR B.J. Cunningham". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 1, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ↑ Mosher, Geoff (November 14, 2013). "Eagles re-sign B.J. Cunningham to prax squad". CSNPhilly.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com • ESPN • Pro-Football-Reference
- Philadelphia Eagles bio
- Michigan State Spartans bio
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