ZONOVAN KNIGHT NEWS

Signs reserve/future contract Knight signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact The running back also spent time with the Jets' practice squad in 2024 before joining the Cardinals, though he did not appear in any regular-season games. Knight played on eight offensive snaps for the Lions in 2023 and carried the ball three times for 13 yards. Now, he'll get a chance to compete for a role with Arizona during the team's offseason program.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Jets The Jets signed Knight to their practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Knight spent 2023 and the 2024 offseason with the Lions, but he was cut by Detroit back in August. Prior to his tenure with the Lions, Knight played in seven games, four starts, for the Jets in 2022, rushing 85 times for 300 yards and one touchdown, adding 13-100-0 as a receiver. He'll serve as organizational depth for New York.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Detroit Knight was waived by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Knight is headed to waivers after rushing the ball three times for 13 yards in two games for Detroit last season. With Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) and Craig Reynolds (leg) both dealing with injuries, Knight could land on the practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy to start camp Knight (shoulder) has been cleared to practice at the start of training camp, Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News reports.

Impact Knight suffered a torn labrum last season and spent the final three months on injured reserve. He's competing for a roster spot behind David Montgomery, Jammer Gibbs and Craig Reynolds this summer.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Agent: Lions to promote RB Zonovan Knight Dec 4, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Jets running back Zonovan Knight (27) in action against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jets coach Robert Saleh 'optimistic' RB Breece Hall back by Week 1

New York head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday he's "very optimistic" that running back Breece Hall (torn ACL) will return by Week 1.

MAY 31, 2023

Ranking the Jets' 13 UDFAs: Who has the best shot to make the team? Bryce Huff, Zonovan Knight and Tony Adams all made the Jets as undrafted rookies in recent years, which should give hope to this class.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gallery | Best Photos of RB Zonovan Knight During His Rookie Season See the best photos of running back Zonovan "Bam" Knight during his rookie season with the Jets.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Bottled up in season finale Knight rushed 12 times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 11-6 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Knight burst onto the scene with consecutive 100-yard scrimmage games, but he cooled off after the hot start, totaling only 70 rushing yards on 39 rushing attempts for a paltry 1.8 yards per carry over his last four appearances. The undrafted rookie could factor into the Jets' backfield plans next season, though he'll likely be pushed to a reserve role whenever Breece Hall (knee) is deemed healthy. Knight totaled exactly 300 yards on 85 carries and 13 catches for 100 yards on 14 targets across seven appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check again Knight carried the ball eight times for 27 yards and caught two of three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 23-6 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The rookie running back has another disappointing performance despite leading the Jets backfield in touches, albeit barely over Ty Johnson (nine touches). With New York now eliminated from playoff contention, the focus of the team's game plan in Week 18 could be on developing younger players, but Knight's poor numbers the last few games may have already shown the Jets all they needed to see.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forgettable night in Week 16 loss Knight rushed six times for minus-2 yards and brought in his only target for 15 yards in the Jets' 19-3 loss to the Jaguars on Thursday night.

Impact Knight paced the Jets' running backs in rush attempts, but that was largely irrelevant due to the sparse volume and the non-existent production it led to. Knight's brief moment of success came on his one reception, but he'll head into what is a favorable Week 17 road matchup against the Seahawks with 21 yards on 19 carries over his last two games. Although Knight had put in a full practice Wednesday despite dealing with an ankle issue, the extra time between Thursday and the game against Seattle should benefit the rookie's overall health.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Thursday's game Knight (ankle) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Though Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site noted earlier in the week that Knight came out of a Week 15 loss to Detroit with an ankle issue, the running back wasn't listed on the team's first two Week 16 injury reports, before being listed as full practice participant Wednesday and questionable for Thursday's contest. With Knight's active status confirmed, look for the 5-foot-10, 209-pounder to lead New York's ground game versus Jacksonville barring any setbacks or limitations, with Michael Carter mixing in and Ty Johnson on hand in reserve.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Knight (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Jaguars, is in line to play, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Despite being listed as a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Knight still took a designation into the Week 16 contest. Fantasy managers who are planning on using Knight this week will still want to ensure that he's officially cleared when the Jets release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Knight has taken hold of the lead role out of the New York backfield, but after three quality performances to kick off his NFL career, the undrafted rookie out of NC State stumbled in last week's loss to the Lions. He carried 13 times for just 23 yards against Detroit and failed to draw a target across his 28 snaps.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag for Week 16 Knight (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Jaguars after being listed as a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site previously noted that Knight came out of the Jets' Week 15 loss to Detroit with the ankle issue, but he wasn't listed on the team's first two Week 16 injury reports. Per Cimini, Knight is trending toward playing versus Jacksonville, but the questionable designation nonetheless makes the running back's status worth confirming ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Knight (ankle) isn't listed on the Jets' injury report ahead of Thursday night's game against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site previously relayed that Knight came out of Week 15 action with an ankle issue, but Knight didn't appear on the team's practice/injury report following Monday's walkthrough. Based on that, Knight is on track to suit up for Thursday's contest and thus in line to continue to lead New York's backfield Week 16, with Michael Carter mixing in.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Thursday Knight (ankle) could play Thursday versus the Jaguars, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Knight is dealing with an ankle injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Lions, in which he carried the ball 13 times for 23 yards and wasn't targeted. The undrafted rookie may have to practice as at least a limited participant prior to Thursday's contest to have any chance of suiting up. If he does play but is still hampered by the ankle issue, Knight may end up splitting touches with Michael Carter.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Worst game as pro in Week 15 Knight rushed 13 times for 23 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.

Impact Knight was the only Jets running back to record a rushing attempt in the first half, but he was bottled up by an improving Detroit front, mustering only 15 yards on eight carries. He split touches with Michael Carter in the second half as New York continued to struggle on the ground. Knight's fresh legs gave him an edge over tired defenders when he first joined the Jets in Week 12, but perhaps the undrafted rookie out of NC State is starting to wear down himself as the Jets prepare to host the Jaguars on Thursday.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In win over Jets, Bills prove they're getting into Super Bowl shape

It wasn't pretty Sunday vs. the Jets, but the Bills showed they can win ugly and are now in the driver's seat for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Leads backfield in Carter's return Knight rushed 17 times for 71 yards and a touchdown while catching both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Bills.

Impact Knight was bottled up in the first half but finally broke free for a 13-yard touchdown run on the first possession after halftime, shaking off tackles to tie the score at seven. He finished with 19 touches to eight for Michael Carter, who mustered only 20 scrimmage yards and lost a crucial fumble in his return from an ankle injury. Knight has 298 scrimmage yards through his first three NFL games and should maintain the lead role in Week 15 against the generous Lions run defense.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to maintain key role With Michael Carter (ankle) back from a one-game absence and James Robinson inactive, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com relays that the Jets will roll with a Week 14 backfield of Knight, Car...

Impact Though Cimini notes that Carter is in line to see his share of touches in his return and Johnson is a candidate to see third-down work, he suggests that Knight could claim a larger share of the carries Sunday, on the heels of two straight strong efforts filling in for Carter. In such a context, Knight should continue to offer a degree of week 14 fantasy utility versus a Buffalo defense that has yielded an average of 101.8 rushing yards per game to date.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zonovan Knight: It's a Blessing to Be In a Position to Even Just Suit Up Jets running back speaks with reporters on the Wednesday of Bills week.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Set to remain part of RB rotation Head coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Knight will remain a part of the Jets' backfield rotation with Michael Carter (ankle) expected to return from a one-game absence this Su...

Impact The undrafted rookie out of NC State was added to the Jets' 53-man roster in late October but had been inactive for every game until he dressed ahead of James Robinson in Week 12. He was then thrust into action when Carter departed early in the Jets' eventual 31-10 win over the Bears, finishing with 14 carries for 69 yards to go with three catches fore 34 yards. While filling the lead role in last week's loss to the Vikings with Carter sitting out, Knight continued to excel, accounting for 118 yards from scrimmage on 20 touches. Saleh didn't specify how the work would be divided between Carter and Knight in Week 14, but the latter player's strong production over the past two games give him a good case for at least being part of a timeshare.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB advice for Week 14 pickups, free agents RBs like Cam Akers, James Cook, and Zonovan Knight will be high on waiver lists, but WRs like Nico Collins and TEs like Greg Dulcich will al...

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Waiver Wire Pickups Week 14: Zonovan Knight, Michael Gallup Zonovan Knight is the Jets’ primary ball carrier and Michael Gallup is putting up big production for the Cowboys.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Zonovan Knight adds speed, burst to Jets' rushing attack — and he's here to stay Knight, an undrafted rookie, performed well Sunday in his first start and just second career game. Now the Jets need him to keep it up.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM