New England Patriots
Jermaine Cunningham - #96 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/24/1988 |
| Birthplace | Bronx, NY |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 21st pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots have scheme, personnel to replace Cunningham
Jermaine Cunningham's strong season has been put on hold as the Patriots turn to the "next man up" to replace the suspended defensive end.
Third-year AFC East players entering crucial offseason
After a lockout-shortened 2011 offseason, third-year players get an extra chance to make a leap in development this summer.
Ravens' Kruger must improve run defense
To successfully take over a starting OLB job, Baltimore's Paul Kruger must do a better job of stopping the run, according to AFC Whispers.
Patriots re-sign Moore, place Cunningham on I.R.
The Patriots have brought back DE Eric Moore and placed second-year DE-OLB Jermaine Cunningham on injured reserve.
Patriots remain hopeful Cunningham can contribute
Patriots DE Jermaine Cunningham has rarely seen time on defense, but Bill Belichick believes he will start contributing soon, and the pass rush could use his help.
Patriots rule five out, including ORT Vollmer
The Patriots ruled five players out for the Monday night opener against the Dolphins, including ORT Sebastian Vollmer.
Improving the Patriots' third-down defense
Heading into 2011, with such a high-octane offense, an improved third-down defense could greatly increase the Patriots' chances at getting back to the Super Bowl.
Patriots content with edge rushers heading into free agency
In addition to Jermaine Cunningham, who will be counted on to step up in his second season, DE-OLB Eric Moore could be one of the reasons the Patriots can feel comfortable standing pat during free agency.
Patriots comfortable with pass rushers on roster
It was pretty much a consensus that a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker would be high on the Patriots' priority list heading into the draft, but clearly, Bill Belichick didn't view it that way.
Patriots positional analysis: Linebackers
This is the seventh in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's LB situation.
Patriots-Bills prediction
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain thinks the Patriots will have a much bigger test than they would like from the Bills but will still leave Buffalo with home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Hernandez, Connolly among Pats out Sunday
The Patriots ruled six players, including four starters, out for their Week 16 game against the Bills.
Patriots rookie report: Week 15
Rookie TE Aaron Hernandez caught two touchdown passes while CB Devin McCourty recorded his first career sack in the Patriots' win over the Packers.
Patriots' 60-second rant: Bears provide opportunity for pass rush to shine
This Sunday's game against the Bears would be a perfect opportunity for the Patriots to get a solid pass rush together and add another dynamic to their 10-2 club.
Patriots rookie report: Week 13
Three Patriots rookies made big impacts on defense in their 45-3 win over the Jets, with two hauling in interceptions.
PLAYER NEWS
Cunningham has been suspended by the NFL for four games without pay for violating its policy on performance-enhancing substances. The league's announcement Monday did not specify the substance. The Patriots had no immediate reaction.|||||||
Cunningham, a 2010 second-round draft pick from Florida, can return to the active roster on Dec. 24, one day after the Patriots play at Jacksonville. He had a season-high six tackles in his only start in last Thursday's 49-19 win at the New York Jets.
Cunningham is done for the season with a hamstring injury.|||||||
He played nine games this season and was in on one tackle.
