Ravens make Malik Cunningham's move from QB to WR official 

The Baltimore Ravens officially moved former quarterback Malik Cunningham to wide receiver this offseason.

The Ravens signed Cunningham off the New England Patriots practice squad in December, reuniting him with former college teammate Lamar Jackson. At the time, Baltimore cross-trained Cunningham as a QB, WR and special teams contributor. He appeared in one game with the Ravens in Week 18, taking four snaps, all at receiver.

With OTAs in full flight, the Ravens officially listed Cunningham as a wideout and are immersing him at the position.

Greg Lewis, the Ravens WR coach, stated on Tuesday that the 25-year-old has adapted well to his new role.

“He loves the game, and he wants to find any way he can to get on the field,” Lewis said. “If it’s at receiver, quarterback, running back, D-line, he’s out there trying to get it done. He’s doing a great job transitioning from the quarterback position to the receiver position. Working with Zay (Flowers), Sean Ryan, and Bate (Rashod Bateman), they’re bringing him along and teaching him the nuances of playing receiver. But he understands spatial awareness. He understands that from the quarterback’s perspective. Obviously, he understands zone coverage. So now it’s getting him to do the little things as the receivers do it because he hasn’t done it a bunch.”

The Ravens watched Odell Beckham walk in free agency and didn’t make any splash additions at the position. Flowers, Bateman and Nelson Agholor sit atop the depth chart, with 2024 fourth-round pick Devontez Walker a potential field stretcher. Deonte Harty, Tylan Wallace and Ryan are battling for depth, along with several undrafted free agents.

Switching positions in the NFL is always more complicated than it seems, so Cunningham faces a challenging task. However, his dynamic athleticism may well enable him to manage this transition. He could also contribute to special teams, especially considering the new kickoff regulations. As a wideout, his versatility could be a major asset.

During his short stint in New England, Cunningham demonstrated impressive skills in preseason games. Now, Baltimore aims to harness that potential and get the ex-quarterback on the field. If all goes according to plan, he may have the opportunity to receive passes from his former college teammate in regular season matches.