The New England Patriots made a series of roster moves on the eve of their Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, including adding players to their 53-man team. Whereas Malik Cunningham was promoted from the practice squad, Tyquan Thornton was activated from injured reserve.
Less than 24 hours later, both were on the field making their season debuts. Cunningham was used as a package option at wide receiver and even quarterback, with Thornton serving as a starter-level wideout and rotational third option at the position.
That said, their actual impact on the team and New England’s offense as a whole was relatively minor.