Malik Cunningham Injury News & Updates
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Catches on with Detroit
The Lions signed Cunningham to the practice squad Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham will get an opportunity with another NFL team after he failed to make the Ravens' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He last saw regular-season action in 2023, when he played one game each with the Patriots and Ravens.
Aug 26, 2025
Let go by Baltimore
Cunningham was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham was unable to make the 53-man roster, as a quiet preseason likely led to the Raven moving on from the wideout. The 26-year-old caught his lone target this preseason for minus-3 yards. Cunningham spent the entire 2024 season on Baltimore's practice squad, so it's he could sign with the practice squad again if he does not make another team's roster ahead of the 2025 campaign.
Jan 21, 2025
Staying in Baltimore
The Ravens signed Cunningham to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham spent the entire 2024 season on the Ravens' practice squad after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, though he wasn't elevated for a single game. The quarterback turned wideout out of Louisville will be on Baltimore's 90-man roster at the start of the new league year, and he'll have the opportunity to work with the Ravens' coaching staff during OTAs and minicamp and look to earn a spot on the roster for the 2025 campaign.
Aug 28, 2024
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.
Aug 27, 2024
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.
Jun 25, 2024
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.
May 30, 2024
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 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.
Dec 31, 2023
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.
Dec 13, 2023
Added with eye toward the future
Cunningham's addition to the Ravens on Tuesday was a move for the future, according to head coach John Harbaugh, and he'll 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. His most likely path to snaps is at receiver though with Lamar Jackson entrenched as the team's starter at quarterback. His addition also comes as the team put wide receiver Devin Duvernay (back) on IR.
Dec 12, 2023
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, though it wouldn't be surprising if the Ravens waived the 37-year-old Johnson in the near future to allow Cunningham to move up to third in the pecking order.
Dec 8, 2023
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 night's game against the Steelers, but didn't see any action in the contest. The versatile QB/WR remains a candidate for promotion in the coming weeks, but New England's signal caller situation may have stabilized, at least temporarily, following the team's 21-18 win over Pittsburgh, which was helmed by Bailey Zappe.
Dec 7, 2023
Elevated for TNF
Cunningham has been elevated to the Patriots' active roster from the practice squad ahead of Thursday night'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 QB and WR depth and could potentially log some snaps versus Pittsburgh on designed plays behind projected starting signal-caller Bailey Zappe.
Dec 4, 2023
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 ultimately he 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 ahead of Thursday night's game against the Steelers.
Dec 3, 2023
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, as well as 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.
Dec 2, 2023
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.
Oct 25, 2023
Set to re-join practice squad
Cunningham has cleared waivers 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 in Week 6 -- was waived by the Patriots after being inactive this past Sunday, but the versatile QB/WR is back with the team in short order and is thus a candidate for elevation in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Bailey Zappe (New England's No. 2 QB in Week 7) and Will Grier remain on the active roster ahead of this weekend's game against the Dolphins.
Oct 24, 2023
Gets cut Tuesday
The Patriots waived Cunningham on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
New England signed Cunningham of 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.
Oct 22, 2023
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.
Oct 16, 2023
Records six snaps in Week 6
Cunningham logged six of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Will Grier inactive and Bailey Zappe listed as the Patriots' emergency third QB on Sunday, Cunningham -- who has also been seeing work in practice as a wide receiver -- headed into Sunday's contest as the team's No. 2 QB option behind Mac Jones. While the versatile rookie didn't throw a pass or record a carry versus the Raiders, he did take one sack. Looking ahead, it remains to be seen what the team has planned for Cunningham, but given that he was signed off the practice squad to a three-year deal, we'd expect him to factor in to some degree as the season progresses.
Oct 15, 2023
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, 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.
Oct 14, 2023
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, tight end and even on special teams as New England tries to correct a litany of offensive issues.
Aug 30, 2023
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.
Aug 29, 2023
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.
Aug 11, 2023
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 cut-downs.
Jun 6, 2023
Sees work as a receiver
Cunningham, who joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent this spring, has been seeing work at receiver during OTAs, Nick O'Malley of masslive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Patriots reportedly signed Cunningham to a deal with $200,000 guaranteed, the most the team has ever spent on an undrafted player. During his college career at Louisville, Cunningham (who New England lists at 6-0, 188 pounds) played quarterback, but with Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe and Trace McSorley also in the team's signal-caller mix, the rookie's versatility could be his ticket to securing a roster spot ahead of the coming season.
May 12, 2023
Signs with New England
The Patriots confirmed the signing of Cunningham as an undrafted free agent Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham bolsters the depth of a New England QB corps that also includes Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe and Trace McSorley. In that context the Louisville product could have a hard time making the team's initial regular-season roster, but Cunningham does give the Patriots a dual-threat option to evaluate this summer and if he doesn't make the cut, the 6-0, 192-pounder is a candidate to land on New England's practice squad.
Apr 29, 2023
Heading to New England
Cunningham is expected to sign with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham played 10 games for Louisville last season, completing 62.4 percent of his passes for eight touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 565 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 114 carries. His 120 total touchdowns over five seasons with Louisville broke the school record previously owned by Lamar Jackson. While undersized and inconsistent with his throwing mechanics, he is an instinctive athlete with natural running ability that will help him compete at the NFL level.
Apr 29, 2023
Heading to New England
Cunningham is expected to sign with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham played 10 games for Louisville last season, completing 62.4 percent of his passes for eight touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 565 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 114 carries. His 120 total touchdowns over five seasons with Louisville broke the school record previously owned by Lamar Jackson. While undersized and inconsistent with his throwing mechanics, he is an instinctive athlete with natural running ability that will help him compete at the NFL level.
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