ESPN.com · Dec 8, 2021
Source: Houston Texans cut LB Zach Cunningham after Week 13 benching
HOUSTON -- The Texans have waived linebacker Zach Cunningham, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
Cunningham's release comes after he was suspended for the Texans' Week 13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts because he was late to his scheduled COVID-19 test.
It marked the second time this season Cunningham did not play for violating team rules. In Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns, he was benched for the first quarter for recurring tardiness.
The news that Cunningham was being waived was first reported by SportsTalk 790.
Cunningham, a second-round pick in 2017, signed a four-year, $58 million contract extension in 2020. The linebacker has 67 tackles and one forced fumble this season.
