Malik Cunningham - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Potential Lions QB2 Candidate Is Hiding Right Under Their Nose The Detroit Lions might want to consider QB-turned-WR Malik Cunningham to be in the mix to be Jared Goff's backup next season.

MARCH 29 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Staying in Detroit The Lions signed Cunningham to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact Cunningham spent the majority of the 2025 campaign on the Lions' practice squad, playing one offensive snap in his only appearance Week 14 against the Cowboys, logging one carry for one yard. The 27-year-old has transitioned into being a wide receiver after entering the NFL as a quarterback in 2023, but he has yet to be given much of an opportunity to prove himself at the new position.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Cunningham reverted to Detroit's practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transactions log.

Impact Cunningham played just one of the Lions' 62 offensive snaps during Thursday's 44-30 win versus the Cowboys, taking a direct snap for one yard in the middle of the third quarter. The Lions can still elevate him from the practice squad to the active roster two more times this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for TNF Cunningham was elevated to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Cunningham draws his first elevation of the 2025 season for Thursday Night Football. With Kalif Raymond (ankle) out and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) questionable, the wide receiver was likely elevated to fill a depth need. The Lions' wide receiver corps for TNF will consist of Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Tom Kennedy, Dominic Lovett, Cunningham, and potentially St. Brown.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last week's practice squad signing paid off in a big way against Lamar Jackson It's no secret why the Detroit Lions signed QB Malik Cunningham, and it may have been the difference on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Lions know things have to significantly change in return to Baltimore

In the past two seasons, the Detroit Lions won 27 games, clinched two NFC North titles and made a trip to the NFC championship game

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions Already Getting Good Use Out of New Practice Squad Signing Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions made an interesting addition to their practice squad, signing wide receiver Malik Cunningham. Many Lion...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Late for Work: Lamar Jackson Conquers Nick Wright's 'Mahomes Mountain' Marlon Humphrey comments on his botched interception. Aeneas Peebles makes Rookie Team of the Week again. The Lions sign Malik Cunningham to...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Catches on with Detroit The Lions signed Cunningham to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Patriot Malik Cunningham Finds New Home After Ravens Release - NESN.com Malik Cunningham has a new home. The quarterback-receiver hybrid signed with the Detroit Lions practice squad on Tuesday, according to ESPN’...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • NESN.COM

Lions Signing WR Malik Cunningham To Practice Squad The Detroit Lions are signing WR Malik Cunningham to the practice squad, according to Adam Schefter. The former quarterback at Louisville ch...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Let go by Baltimore Cunningham was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Baltimore The Ravens signed Cunningham to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Baltimore's practice squad The Ravens signed Cunningham to their practice squad Wednesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Baltimore Cunningham was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Baltimore Cunningham was waived by the Ravens on Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Cunningham Joins The Lounge Ravens WR Malik Cunningham joins our insiders, Ryan Mink and Garrett Downing, to talk about how he's handling his position switch, the advan...

JUNE 12, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Makes switch to wideout Baltimore officially listed Cunningham as a wide receiver during OTAs, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Alabama prep QB working at wide receiver in NFL Park Crossing’s Malik Cunningham is concentrating on a new spot during his second pro campaign.

MAY 30, 2024 • AL.COM

Ravens convert Malik Cunningham from QB to WR Career quarterback Malik Cunningham’s future with the Baltimore Ravens is at wide receiver, as the team made it official during OTAs the pas...

MAY 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ravens Shift Former Patriots QB to WR Ahead of 2024 NFL Season The former New England Patriots signal caller could have a change of roles this coming year.

MAY 24, 2024 • SI.COM

John Harbaugh on Malik Cunningham's Reps at Receiver Head Coach John Harbaugh discusses inactives for Saturday's regular-season finale, how Mason Rudolph has given the Steeler's offense a "jolt...

JANUARY 3, 2024 • BALTIMORERAVENS.COM

Inactive Sunday Cunningham (coach's decision) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

Impact 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 aslo 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Patriots coaches wanted Malik Cunningham to play A new report suggests Patriots players weren’t the only ones that felt like Malik Cunningham should have been given an opportunity.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Trent Brown: 'Everybody' on Patriots felt Malik Cunningham deserved shot

Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown said that "everybody" on the team felt QB Malik Cunningham deserved a chance to play.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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