In a surprising move, the Baltimore Ravens have signed former New England Patriots player Malik Cunningham off the Patriots' practice squad, leaving many of his former teammates disappointed. The 25-year-old undrafted free agent, who joined the Patriots in the spring, is now set to join forces with fellow Louisville product Lamar Jackson in Baltimore.

One of the most outspoken Patriots players bidding farewell to Cunningham is star pass-rusher Matthew Judon, who himself is a former Raven. Judon expressed his desire to see Cunningham back with the Patriots and believed that the rookie had the potential to flourish in New England given the opportunity.

Another notable farewell message to Cunningham came from veteran offensive tackle Trent Brown. Brown, recognizing Cunningham's talent, expressed his hopes that the rookie would thrive in Baltimore, where his abilities would be appreciated. However, it was clear that Cunningham never really had a chance to showcase his skills in New England, spending the majority of his time on the practice squad.

The Patriots' quarterback situation, which has been a topic of discussion recently, further affected Cunningham's chances of making an impact. Despite the team's struggles in the quarterback position, Cunningham was unable to secure a spot on the active roster.

With Cunningham's departure, the Patriots now face the decision of who to promote to the gameday roster. Will Grier could potentially join Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones for the team's upcoming home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, as New England carried three quarterbacks on the gameday roster in the previous weeks.

It remains to be seen how Cunningham will fare with the Ravens and how his potential partnership with Lamar Jackson will develop. Meanwhile, the Patriots continue to search for a solution to their quarterback issues and hope to find success with their roster adjustments for their upcoming game.