Malik Cunningham Shifts To Wide Receiver
11 months agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback Malik Cunningham has officially transitioned to wide receiver, according to his listing on the team's website. The Louisville product even hauled in some passes during Thursday's OTAs. This move has been roughly a year in the making for Cunningham, who previously drew attention thanks to his athleticism and flashy playing style last preseason with the New England Patriots. The Patriots were reportedly interested in using him at both quarterback and wide receiver, but they ultimately made him active for just one game and deployed him under center. The Ravens poached him from the Patriots' practice squad in December, but he only appeared in one game with Baltimore, too. In theory, though, this official switch to wide receiver could allow Cunningham to carve out more opportunities, even if it's in a depth role. With most teams carrying around a half-dozen receivers on their 53-man rosters, there's a chance that Cunningham could be active in Week 1. Of course, that's dependent on him producing throughout training camp and the preseason. Even if he does make the team, he's unlikely to generate any fantasy appeal.
Source: Ryan Mink
Source: Ryan Mink
Malik Cunningham's Stock Is Up
10 months agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback turned wide receiver Malik Cunningham hasn't looked out of place as he makes the position transition in offseason workouts, although he still probably faces an uphill battle to make the final roster out of training camp. Cunningham made a few plays in just about every practice this offseason and has shown good awareness and quickness. The amount of one-on-one attention he's gotten from head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Todd Monken indicates that they see potential in Cunningham at his new position. The 25-year-old won't be a fantasy consideration entering the 2024 season, but the fact that Baltimore's receiving depth isn't all that great gives him a fleeting chance to make an impact this year.
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Malik Cunningham Making The Move From QB To Receiver
10 months agoThe Baltimore Ravens have officially moved former quarterback Malik Cunningham to wide receiver this offseason after signing him off the New England Patriots' practice squad last December to reunite him with former college teammate Lamar Jackson. Last year, the Ravens cross-trained Cunningham as a QB, receiver and special teams contributor, and he played in one game, taking four snaps at receiver in the Week 18 regular season finale. At organized team activities this spring, the Ravens are immersing the 25-year-old at the receiver position, and the Ravens think he has transitioned well to wideout. Cunningham has the athleticism, but he still faces an uphill battle to stick at the position. If anything, he'll likely continue to be a special teams option for Baltimore in 2024.
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
Ravens Adding Malik Cunningham To Their Roster
1 year agoThe Baltimore Ravens are signing rookie quarterback Malik Cunningham off the New England Patriots' practice squad on Tuesday and onto their active 53-man roster. Cunningham and Lamar Jackson were teammates at Louisville for one season in 2017. The 25-year-old rookie never really got involved in New England's offense in his first year in the NFL and only saw action in one game despite the Patriots' horrible quarterback play in 2023. He's going to mostly be a developmental prospect with speed for the Ravens, as they already have Jackson, Tyler Huntley and Josh Jackson at the position in Baltimore.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Malik Cunningham Elevated On Saturday
1 year agoNew England Patriots quarterback Malik Cunningham has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Patriots are shaking it up and starting Bailey Zappe during Sunday's game. However, the coaching staff has mentioned they've put together a package of plays for Cunningham. The expectation is that Cunningham will get a handful of snaps and mainly be used as a runner. For fantasy purposes, both Zappe and Cunningham can be ignored this week.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
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