- Malik Cunningham
- #12
- Team BAL
- Pos QB
- Status AActive
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Joins Baltimore's practice squad
The Ravens signed Cunningham to their practice squad Wednesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The former quarterback turned wide receiver had an impressive offseason in Baltimore, so it's no surprise that he's been brought back to the team's practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster. Cunningham appeared in two regular-season games last season with the Ravens and Patriots, recording no stats while playing just 10 total snaps.
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Baltimore
Cunningham was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Cunningham made the switch from quarterback to wideout in the offseason but was unable to land a spot on the Ravens' depth chart at his new position. The former quarterback initially signed with Baltimore last December off the New England practice squad.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Logging impressive offseason
Cunningham has been one of Baltimore's standouts throughout OTAs and minicamp, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Cunningham made the switch to wideout this spring, with coach John Harbaugh calling him "kind of a natural at the position." Harbaugh also noted that because of Cunningham's experience at quarterback, he has a good understanding of the passing game from that perspective. The second-year pro will compete for a depth role in a relatively thin Ravens wide receiver room, as well as potentially contribute in the return game.
Published: Tue, Jun 25 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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Makes switch to wideout
Baltimore officially listed Cunningham as a wide receiver during OTAs, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Cunningham has gotten reps at wide receiver since the Ravens brought him on board back in December, and his transition to the new position (from quarterback) is now officially complete. He's part of a relatively thin wide receiver room, so he could very well find his way onto Baltimore's final 2024 roster if he impresses during training camp.
Published: Thu, May 30 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Cunningham (coach's decision) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.
Analysis: Cunningham was claimed off waivers by the Ravens earlier in the month, but he has yet to suit up. While he is the fourth quarterback on the depth chart, the versatile player was also expected to practice with the wide receiver group. His next chance to debut with the team will come in the regular-season finale next week versus the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Will get reps at QB, WR
Head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Baltimore's signing of Cunningham was a move for the future, and the rookie will practice with the team as a quarterback and wide receiver, Ryan Mink of the Ravens' official site reports.
Analysis: Cunningham will be the team's fourth quarterback on the active roster after they signed him off the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday. While all of Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson are healthy and available, Cunningham's likeliest path to playing time in the short term is at receiver, or as a gadget player on offense. in a corresponding move, the Ravens placed wideout/return man Devin Duvernay (back) on injured reserve.
Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Nabbed by Baltimore
The Ravens will sign Cunningham off the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: In Baltimore, the undrafted rookie will reunite with Lamar Jackson, a college teammate of his at Louisville during the 2017 season. Though not nearly as adept as Jackson as a passer or runner, Cunningham still possesses a dual-threat skill set that should allow the Ravens to keep their usual game plan in place if Jackson is to miss time at any point. Cunningham will initially slot behind Jackson and two other dual-threat signal-callers in Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson on the depth chart,…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 12 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Back with practice squad
Cunningham reverted back to the Patriots' practice squad Friday.
Analysis: Cunningham was elevated to the team's active roster ahead of Thursday's 21-18 win over the Steelers but didn't see any action in the contest. The versatile quarterback/receiver remains a candidate for promotion in the coming weeks, but New England's quarterback situation may have stabilized, at least temporarily, after Bailey Zappe completed 19 of 28 pass attempts for 240 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the win over Pittsburgh.
Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated for Thursday's game
Cunningham has been elevated to the Patriots' active roster from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Steelers, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Cunningham also was elevated in advance of this past Sunday's 6-0 loss to Chargers but didn't see any action in the contest. This time around, Cunningham is available to provide the Patriots with depth at quarterback and wide receiver and could log some snaps versus Pittsburgh on designed plays behind projected starting signal-caller Bailey Zappe. Cunningham may be more needed at receiver, however, with Demario Douglas (concussion) and Kayshon Boutte (shoulder) ruled out and with DeVante Parker…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 7 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Cunningham reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Cunningham was active for Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers but didn't log any snaps in the game, per Evan Lazar of the team's official site. Leading up to the contest, it was reported that the Patriots had a package of plays drawn up for Cunningham in their Week 13 game plan, but he ultimately wasn't called upon, either as a quarterback or as a wide receiver. Given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding New England's signal-caller situation, Cunningham is a candidate to be elevated once again…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Suits up Sunday
Cunningham is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Bailey Zappe is expected to start Sunday's contest, while Mac Jones is also on hand. With the versatile Cunningham in uniform Sunday, the undrafted rookie could potentially see some QB snaps in designed packages and offer the team some WR depth, with both Demario Douglas (concussion) and Kayshon Boutte (shoulder/illness) out. In that context, Cunningham remains a speculative fantasy option in Week 13.
Published: Sun, Dec 3 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Elevated to active roster
Cunningham was elevated to the Patriots' active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Cunningham could wind up as the top backup behind Bailey Zappe given the coaching staff has seemingly lost faith in Mac Jones, but the Patriots have been coy in terms of ways in which the rookie quarterback could be incorporated into the offense. Cunningham has been active for one game this season, serving as a backup to then starter Jones in Week 6.
Published: Sat, Dec 2 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to rejoin Pats' practice squad
Cunningham cleared waivers Wednesday and is slated to re-sign with the Patriots' practice squad, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Cunningham -- who served as Mac Jones' top backup Week 6 against Las Vegas -- was waived by the Patriots after being inactive for this past Sunday's win over the Bills, but the versatile quarterback/receiver is back with the organization in short order. Meanwhile, Bailey Zappe and Will Grier remain on the 53-man roster as quarterback depth behind Jones.
Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets cut Tuesday
The Patriots waived Cunningham on Tuesday.
Analysis: New England signed Cunningham off its practice squad ahead of a Week 6 matchup with the Raiders, and the undrafted rookie proceeded to play six offensive snaps and record no stats. He then was inactive this past Sunday versus the Bills. Following Tuesday's transaction, Cunningham is a candidate to end up back on the Patriots' practice squad if he clears waivers.
Published: Tue, Oct 24 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive versus Bills
Cunningham is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: The versatile Cunningham suited up last weekend and logged six snaps behind starter Mac Jones. This time around, Bailey Zappe will serve as the team's No. 2 QB, with Will Grier the designated third option at the position.
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Plays six snaps in Week 6
Cunningham played six of the Patriots' 60 snaps on offense and didn't record any statistics in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: With Will Grier inactive and Bailey Zappe listed as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback Sunday, Cunningham -- who also has been seeing work in practice as a wide receiver -- headed into Sunday's contest as the team's No. 2 option behind starter Mac Jones. While the versatile rookie didn't throw a pass or record a carry versus the Raiders, he was sacked once. The Patriots plans for Cunningham moving forward haven't been outlined, but now that he's been signed off the practice squad, he…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 9:44am by Rotowire.com
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Suits up as top backup
Cunningham is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Bailey Zappe is listed as the Patriots' emergency third QB on Sunday, while Will Grier is inactive. As a result, the versatile Cunningham slots in as the team's No. 2 QB behind Mac Jones in Week 6 and could also potentially see some snaps on designed plays, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site.
Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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Signs with active roster
Cunningham was signed to the Patriots' active roster Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Jeff Howe of The Athletic suggested the Patriots could end up moving Cunningham to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game in an effort to provide a bit of a versalite spark to an offense that has been desperately in need of playmaking to start the season. While Cunningham's positional designation is quarterback, it's possible the rookie could see snaps at wide receiver and on special teams as New England tries to correct a litany of offensive issues.
Published: Sat, Oct 14 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins New England's practice squad
Cunningham is signing with New England's practice squad, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Cunningham's joined by Bailey Zappe on the practice squad, as Mac Jones is the only quarterback that the Patriots kept on the initial 53-man roster. Zappe will almost certainly be brought back onto the roster come the regular season, but it remains to be seen if the same is true for Cunningham, who was used as a wildcat quarterback and wide receiver in training camp.
Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Pats
The Patriots have waived Cunningham, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: With Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relaying Tuesday that Bailey Zappe is also being waived, Mac Jones is currently the only QB left on the Patriots' roster. Look for additional moves to be made by the team in short order, with Cunningham presumably being a practice squad candidate if he clears waivers.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs QB snaps Thursday
Cunningham completed three of four passes for 19 yards and ran five times for 34 yards (including a nine-yard TD) in Thursday's 20-9 preseason loss to the Texans.
Analysis: Per Mike Dussault of the Patriots' official site, Cunningham entered the game in the fourth quarter and ended up running some read-option plays like he has in practice of late. While the Louisville product, who joined the team as a UDFA, is no threat to climb to the top of the team's QB depth chart at this point, Cunningham has been seeing wideout reps in training camp and his positional versatility is something that could keep him around in some capacity following roster cuts.
Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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