Zach Cunningham released by Texans

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Yeah but I doubt he clears waivers. He's only owed $275k for the rest of the season.

If you want him why would you not claim him for the sake of $275k?
I can't remember correctly but the cap hit isn't the main issue.

Here it is..... An injury guarantee exists.

If Cunningham is claimed, the Texans would save $275,000 (the linebacker's remaining base salary) against the cap in 2021, plus his per game roster bonus. According to OverTheCap, there is a $10 million injury guarantee attached to Cunningham's contract.
I may still take the chance though personally. But I'm betting some others may as well.
 

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I personally feel being next to Isaiah is probably the best thing for this guy. Hopefully it can work out.

From the Athletic:
Reiss: Cunningham is one of the better run defenders in the NFL, but he's a liability in coverage and didn't fit well in new defensive coordinator Lovie Smith's Tampa 2 scheme.

Before injuries shook up the Texans' linebacker rotation, Cunningham had become a two-down player who came off the field in obvious passing situations. His production did not match his pay.
 

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Even though only ~$275k this season tho, if he were to be claimed i think that means the team that claims him is responsible for any guaranteed money in future years too…
 

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meh, if this guy has any chance of being a locker room cancer or disruptive then I pass. not worth it. We have something special here, don’t mess it up.
True, but he's being called a locker room cancer by the same people that called Hopkins a locker room cancer. What are the odds he just got on Easterby's bad side? If we end up picking him up I wouldn't be worried. Hopkins and JJ can give our front office insight into his character.
 

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True, but he's being called a locker room cancer by the same people that called Hopkins a locker room cancer. What are the odds he just got on Easterby's bad side? If we end up picking him up I wouldn't be worried. Hopkins and JJ can give our front office insight into his character.

Very Likely


He's the entire reason we have DHop
 

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True, but he's being called a locker room cancer by the same people that called Hopkins a locker room cancer. What are the odds he just got on Easterby's bad side? If we end up picking him up I wouldn't be worried. Hopkins and JJ can give our front office insight into his character.
good point, I would definitely defer to Hopkins and JJ’s opinion. I’m just being overly paranoid and superstitious about this team and don’t want to change anything for fear of something going wrong.
 
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