The New England Patriots signed Louisville dual-threat quarterback Malik Cunningham as an undrafted free agent this offseason, but there reportedly was plenty of competition for his signature.
According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, "Cunningham, who was a team captain in 2022, was one of the most sought-after free agents following the draft. His contract included $200,000 in guaranteed money, which is on par with a late-round draft pick."
The 24-year-old finished his college career with 9,660 passing yards, 70 touchdowns and 29 interceptions while also rushing for 3,179 yards and 50 scores. The 6'0", 188-pound rookie's route to playing time in New England may be as a gadget quarterback on select packages, especially in the red zone.