Randall Cunningham
Randall Cunningham led the Vikings to a 15–1 season in 1998, setting an NFL points record and earning first-team All-Pro honors.
Randall Wade Cunningham Sr. (born March 27, 1963) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the NFL for 16 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and is also known for his Minnesota Vikings tenure. He is fourth in NFL quarterback rushing yards, which he led at the time of his retirement.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Quarterback
- Team tenure
- Minnesota Vikings (2000)
- Role
- Veteran Backup; Spot Starter
- Status
- Retired
- Previous affiliation
- Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins
- Nfl draft
- 1985 First Round
Lore & Background
Cunningham played college football for the UNLV Rebels, twice earning first-team All-American honors as a punter and winning PCAA Offensive Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984. He was selected in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft by the Eagles. He joined the Vikings in 1997 after being out of football in 1996. In 1998, he enjoyed the strongest season of his career, leading the Vikings to a 15–1 record and an NFC Championship Game appearance. He was benched during the 1999 season after throwing nine interceptions in six games and was released afterwards. He later held backup roles with the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens before retiring.
Reader's Guide
Cunningham's Vikings tenure spanned 1997 to 1999. His 1998 season included 34 touchdown passes, 10 interceptions, 3,704 passing yards, and a league-leading 106.0 passer rating. He helped the Vikings set an NFL record for most regular season points scored (556). He received a fourth Pro Bowl selection and first-team All-Pro honors that year. After being benched in 1999, he was released before the 2000 season.
Did You Know?
- He once punted 91 yards for the Eagles, the longest in franchise history.
- After retiring, he became an ordained Protestant minister and served as team chaplain for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2020 to 2022.
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