Detroit Lions running back Zonovan Knight (shoulder) is reportedly going to be sidelined for the rest of the season. Knight suffered a season-ending shoulder injury during the Week 5 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Lions signed Knight in August as a depth option in their backfield. In two games, Knight rushed the ball three times and hauled in one of his five targets. His absence won't have a significant impact on the backfield in Detroit. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs will continue to split up a majority of the snaps at running back.
The Detroit Lions signed running back Zonovan Knight from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Tuesday with David Montgomery (thigh) injured. Montgomery is not expected to play in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons and could miss even more time beyond that after getting hurt in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, so Knight will provide more backfield depth for Detroit behind rookie first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds. The 22-year-old Knight will strictly be providing depth for Detroit's backfield for now until Montgomery is able to return, and he's unlikely to have a significant role this weekend against the Falcons.
The New York Jets waived running back Zonovan Knight on Monday, according to a source. Knight received some interest on the trade market, which could indicate that a team will claim him on Wednesday. The 22-year-old just couldn't stick around after the Jets added Dalvin Cook in free agency this offseason and rookie Israel Abanikanda in the draft. Knight landed with the Jets in 2022 after going undrafted, and he ended up playing in seven games (four starts), rushing for 300 yards and one touchdown on 85 attempts. He also chipped in 13 receptions for 100 yards. He shouldn't have any problem landing with another team for the 2023 regular season, but Knight is well off the fantasy radar for now.
New York Jets running back Zonovan Knight handled eight carries for 33 yards and secured three of his four targets for 20 yards in a 13-6 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also lost a fumble early in the second quarter. Knight was productive at times when filling in for an injured Breece Hall last season, but his roster spot is very much in jeopardy with New York recently adding Dalvin Cook to an already crowded backfield. With rookie Israel Abanikanda (thigh) suffering an injury on Saturday, Knight is likely poised for more opportunities next week in the team's final preseason contest against the New York Giants.
New York Jets running back Zonovan Knight (undisclosed), who missed most of organized team activities in the spring with an undisclosed injury, has been on the field for practice during the start of training camp this week. Breece Hall (knee) has opened camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, so it will mean more work for Knight until Hall is able to return, alongside Michael Carter and fifth-round rookie Israel Abanikanda. The 22-year-old isn't guaranteed a roster spot heading into his second NFL season, so he'll need to perform in camp and the preseason. In his rookie year in 2022, Knight had 85 carries for 300 yards and one TD, adding 13 receptions for 100 yards in seven games (four starts). Knight could be relegated to the Jets' practice squad if Hall is healthy for Week 1.
Zonovan Knight Expected To Be Fighting For Roster Spot
New York Jets running back Zonovan Knight played well at the end of last season, but he will still likely be fighting for a roster spot in training camp this summer. It didn't help that he was banged up in organized team activities and didn't really practice, working off to the side most days when the media was present. Knight finished his rookie season in 2022 with 85 carries for 300 yards (3.5 yards per carry) and one touchdown, adding 13 receptions for 100 yards in seven games (four starts). The 22-year-old could be on the team's practice squad with Breece Hall (knee) coming back from an ACL tear and Michael Carter and rookie fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda likely ahead of him on the depth chart.
New York Jets rookie running back Zonovan Knight couldn't find any room to run in a Week 18 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Knight ran the ball 12 times for just 22 yards and was not targeted in the passing game. He easily led the Jets backfield in touches, but just couldn't do much with them, averaging 1.8 yards per carry with a long gain of just five yards. Knight burst onto the scene with a couple of big games but struggled to close out the season. He'll compete for a backup job behind starter Breece Hall (knee) next season.
New York Jets rookie running back Zonovan Knight is a risky fantasy option in a Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins. It's a must-win game for the Dolphins, but a meaningless final game of the season for the Jets. It's hard to know what kind of offense the Jets will go with in this one, but Knight has been trending downwards for a few weeks now and likely won't have more than RB3 upside.
New York Jets rookie running back Zonovan Knight got 10 touches in a Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He ran the ball eight times, gaining 27 yards and caught two passes on three targets for an additional 17 yards. Most of Knight's rushing yards came on a single rush where he gained 19 yards, with his other seven carries not yielding much yardage. Knight was out-gained by Ty Johnson and only had one more touch in the game. Knight and Johnson will likely share the backfield in a meaningless Week 18 game as the Jets wrap up their season.
New York Jets rookie running back Zonovan Knight is set for a solid game in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks. Knight burst onto the scene in his first NFL start, but since then he's started to give up passing down and red zone work to Michael Carter. Still, Knight remains the lead back and should have some chances to find open space now that Mike White will give the Jets some semblance of a passing game. Knight is a high floor RB2 for a key game in the Jets playoff hopes.
