When former Louisville Cardinals star quarterback Mailk Cunningham initially signed with the Baltimore Ravens last year, it seemed like he was set to serve as a backup quarterback to his former Cardinals teammate Lamar Jackson. But now, Cunningham has officially switched positions and is trying to make the team as a wide receiver, instead. And it seems to be going well, all things considered.
According to a report from Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Malik Cunningham “hasn’t looked out of place” with the other wide receiver despite the recent position change from quarterback.
“With how noncommittal Ravens officials were for much of the offseason about the former quarterback’s role, it was unclear whether he’d even get the opportunity to compete for a roster spot. Cunningham still faces an uphill battle, but he hasn’t looked out of place as he’s transitioned to wide receiver. He made a few plays in just about every practice, and he’s shown good awareness and quickness. The amount of one-on-one attention he’s gotten from Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Todd Monken indicates that they see potential in Cunningham at his new position,” Zrebiec wrote for The Athletic.
Obviously, he still has a long way to go if he is going to earn a spot on the roster as a wide receiver, but given how difficult of a transition it is from quarterback to wide receiver, it sounds like he’s doing a fine job, all things considered.
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