A low-risk practice squad flier on a converted quarterback with raw athletic upside. Headlines frame Cunningham as a gadget option, with one outlet noting his Alabama high school QB background. The key signal is his dual-threat versatility, though his WR development remains very much a project. Fans are intrigued by his quarterback instincts potentially unlocking trick packages in Detroit's creative offense. Cunningham faces long odds to contribute meaningfully beyond practice squad in 2024.
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This extension grades out as an overpay for the Detroit Lions — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Malik's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL WRs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the WR market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — unproven output at bargain money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Malik is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.
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$1.0M
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$1.0M
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