When New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked about practice squad QB/WR Malik Cunningham on Friday, he indicated that Cunningham was “definitely trending towards” an opportunity on game day.
Belichick may have meant sooner rather than later.
According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the dual-threat quarterback “has been part of” the Patriots game plan for the Las Vegas Raiders this week. However, with New England’s injury report featuring a season-high 17 players this week, there may be more-pressing elevations needed at other positions.
Here’s a fun one: QB/WR Malik Cunningham has been part of the Patriots’ game plan this week against the Raiders.