When the Detroit Lions signed quarterback-turned-wide receiver Malik Cunningham to their practice squad, it was clear what the objective was. The Lions had to find a way to stop Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson if they wanted to win on Monday Night Football.
Cunningham doesn't initially paint the picture of a difference-making signing. He went undrafted out of Louisville in 2023 before signing with the New England Patriots. Late into his rookie season, the Ravens signed Cunningham off the Patriots' practice squad. To date, the only stat Cunningham has registered is one sack for a loss of five yards across two games.