Former Michigan State football WR signs with Ottawa Redblacks

An all-time great MSU WR has signed a new contract in the CFL with the Ottawa Redblacks

Former Michigan State football star wide receiver B.J. Cunningham is extending his Canadian Football League career, signing a new deal with the Ottawa Redblacks through free agency.

Cunningham was a star at Michigan State, leading the wide receiver room from 2008-2011. Cunningham concluded his college career as the school’s all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards.

Cunningham was drafted in the 6th round of the 2012 NFL Draft and spent 2012-2014 in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles. After not sticking in the NFL, Cunningham made the move to sign with the Montreal Alouettes in 2015 and has played there for the past 6 seasons.

Through 72 career games, Cunningham has racked up 3,741 receiving yards on 272 receptions and 17 touchdowns. He has also rushed for 81 yards, and a touchdown, on 14 carries throughout his career.

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WATCH: BJ Cunningham catches a hail mary pass in CFL action

WATCH: BJ Cunningham catches a hail mary pass in CFL action

BJ Cunningham was one of the most productive wide receivers in Michigan State football history. Now, he’s using those gifts to give defenders headaches in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes.

Below, watch as Cunningham catches a hail mary pass from his quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.:

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