Patriots Undrafted Rookie Malik Cunningham Wide Receiver has been getting reps at Quarterback

Former Louisville QB Malik Cunningham is making the transition to wide receiver for the Patriots

Written by Karver Jordan

The New England Patriots will be facing off against the Houston Texans this Thursday in a preseason game. A starting Quarterback hasn’t been announced on the New England side, but rookie Malik Cunningham has recently started to get reps at Quarterback in Patriots training camp.

#Patriots Rookie Malik Cunningham has been seen a increase in his workload as a QB in Patriots training camp.

Cunningham has been getting work at mostly Wide Receiver this training camp.

The last couple of practice(s) we have seen the Louisville Star get reps at QB. Here are… pic.twitter.com/lEbcGGIBzS
— New England Sports Review (@nesportreview) August 7, 2023

Quarterback Mac Jones would touch base on the situation:

Mac Jones talks about Malik Cunningham:

"Yeah it's awesome man, He is very athletic, he is a smart kid, he works hard and you know he doesn't get a lot of reps but you can see when he is in there he is a little bit of a play maker and maybe I can take some of his running ability… pic.twitter.com/zgGd6VDNvj
— New England Sports Review (@nesportreview) August 7, 2023

Karvers final thoughts:

Malik Cunningham’s ideal situation is going to be making the Patriots roster as a gadget player. I can see the rookie QB make the roster and be used as a look team QB. Getting Reps at WR/QB will continue I believe. Let the kid prove himself for a couple of practices and see how it goes!

#Patriots Rookie WR/QB Malik Cunningham was getting reps at special team gunner.

Cunningham hasn't played special teams in his career.

I believe the Rookie WR/QB can play at the gunner position.

Julian Edelman got the chance to speak with the Rookie, this is great news and… pic.twitter.com/hLoVLwg8lN
— New England Sports Review (@nesportreview) August 3, 2023

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