In a surprising turn of events, Malik Cunningham, the former undrafted rookie free agent quarterback for the New England Patriots, has left the team to sign with the Baltimore Ravens' 53-man roster. This decision comes after the Patriots had attempted to keep Cunningham on their practice squad but were unable to do so.

During his time with the Patriots, Cunningham primarily trained as a wide receiver rather than a quarterback. However, he did have the opportunity to play his college position in one regular season game, where he unfortunately did not record any statistics except for a 5-yard sack. Despite limited in-game opportunities, Cunningham's presence in the locker room was well-regarded, with fellow quarterback Bailey Zappe describing him as a "great teammate."

Head coach Bill Belichick acknowledged that the lure of a fresh start with another organization, particularly one with an offensive system better suited to Cunningham's abilities, was too compelling for the young quarterback to resist. Belichick stated, "I think they sold him on the opportunity of the offense. He and Lamar [Jackson]. Certainly their offense suits Malik better than probably any other offense in the league. It makes sense, as a quarterback."

Before joining the Patriots, Cunningham had a successful college football career at the University of Louisville. He set multiple records as a dual-threat quarterback, surpassing the total touchdown mark set by his predecessor and now-teammate, Lamar Jackson.

The move to the Ravens not only reunites Cunningham with Jackson but also provides him with a great opportunity to showcase his skills in an offense that seems tailor-made for his unique skill set.

The departure of Cunningham leaves the Patriots one player short of the 16-man limit on their practice squad. While head coach Belichick acknowledged the team's current quarterback situation, he stated that adding another quarterback is not an immediate necessity, but is something they will evaluate with their personnel staff.

Cunningham's decision to join the Baltimore Ravens will undoubtedly be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as they anticipate how he will contribute to an offense that appears to be an ideal fit for his abilities. The Patriots, on the other hand, will continue to assess their options as they move forward without Cunningham in their roster.

It remains to be seen how this move will impact both the Ravens and Patriots moving forward, but for now, Malik Cunningham's opportunity with the Baltimore Ravens marks an exciting new chapter in his professional football career.