Zach Cunningham

The Eagles signed free agent LB Zach Cunningham Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Cunningham spent the last two season with the Titans, tallying 15 tackles in six games in 2022. The former second-round pick will compete for a roster spot in training camp and look to help in the Eagles’ defense in 2023, which currently ranks third in ECR, according to FantasyPros.

The Houston Texans have released linebacker Zach Cunningham.

Fantasy Impact

Cunningham had been starting with Christian Kirksey sidelined but was suspended by the team for Week 13 due to habitual tardiness to team activities. Cunningham, drafted as an LB1 this offseason in IDP leagues, lost his job to Kamu Grugier-Hill earlier this season and would have played sparingly even if he remained on the team. With the new regime attempting to establish a new culture, Cunningham has been made an example of. If claimed, he could make an immediate IDP impact and should be given a look by at least one team if he clears waivers. He is worth a speculative add for those who have roster space.

The Houston Texans came to terms with LB Zach Cunningham on a four-year, $58 million extension.

Fantasy Impact

The three-year standout has tallied 339 tackles, one interception and 13 passes defended in 46 games for Houston since they selected him in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Though Cunningham's being paid as a top tier LB, his fantasy value is more like that of a high-end tier-three IDP. Maybe this season he'll find 14.5 million reasons to crack his way into the top tier finally.

Zach Cunningham recorded six solo tackles and one pass defended on Saturday in a 23-20 win over Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Impact

Though Cunningham didn't have a poor game by any means, he did fail to match his outstanding production from the previous four weeks. Make sure to check in on him if you have a championship round in Week 17; the Texans can still move up in the standings if they beat the Titans and the Chiefs lose.

Zach Cunningham dropped 10 solo tackles, four solo tackles, 0.5 TFL, 0.5 sack, and one QB hit in a crucial 24-21 division win over the Titans this past Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Cunningham's tackling ability has solidified his status as one of the elite IDPs in all of fantasy. His last five games have especially impressive for the third-year linebacker, as he has averaged 13 tackles in that span. Consider him to be an absolute must for your lineups in Week 16 when the Texans play the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay.