NFL world reacts to Patriots quarterback announcement

Earlier this month, the New England Patriots signed rookie quarterback Malik Cunningham to a three-year contract extension and many even thought there was a chance he could push for the starting role with starting quarterback Mac Jones struggling. Not only does it look like that won’t be the case, but he’s now off the team’s roster.

On Tuesday, the New England Patriots announced that they were waiving Malik Cunningham from their roster just 10 days after signing him to a contract extension.

This move comes as a slight surprise after Cunningham played six snaps in a Week 6 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders.

However, it seems that the Patriots simply determined that Cunningham was rather expendable this week with Mac Jones solidified as the team’s starting quarterback and backups Bailey Zappe and Will Grier both healthy and on the team’s active roster.

It’s certainly a surprising announcement certainly generated a lot of reactions on social media.

Sounds like Malik Cunningham will head back to the Patriots practice squad, if he doesn’t get claimed.

— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) October 24, 2023

I’m really confused by this whole thing

Sat him down to sign a contact
10 days after doing so he gets released

What happened in those 10 days for it to change so quickly? https://t.co/rv8U3XpJvT

— Prince 🐘 (@PrinceJumbo) October 25, 2023

I don't understand https://t.co/bgBlaZBXIM

— Kevin Page Lot King (@Suntzu_11) October 24, 2023

Can the Patriots just let me use Malik in Madden in peace. I’m trying to install some packages for him in my scheme(something the Pats should look into irl)

— Madhan Ezhilan (@madhanezhilan) October 24, 2023

That entire situation is so confusing

— Chad Haskins (@_Chad_Haskins) October 24, 2023

I’m guessing he’s not going anywhere

— greg dickerson (@gregadicke) October 24, 2023

There’s a pretty good chance that Cunningham could rejoin the team as a practice squad player if he clears waivers. If that does turn out to be the case, he’ll have to see if he is able to climb his way up the depth chart once again.

[Yahoo! Sports]