The New England Patriots announced Saturday that they’ve elevated QB Malik Cunningham to their active roster for Sunday’s game against the Chargers.
The expectation has been that Bailey Zappe will draw the start, but that Cunningham could have a package of plays in the gameplan.
Cunningham, 25, signed on with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Louisville following the 2023 NFL Draft.
He was among the team’s final roster cuts but was brought back to the practice squad shortly after.
In 2023, Cunningham has appeared in one game for the Patriots, but has yet to complete a pass.
During his college career, Cunningham played five seasons and threw for 9,660 yards to go with 70 touchdowns and 29 interceptions.
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