Zonovan Knight
23-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 6/15/2024
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
3
YDS
13
TD
0
YDS
8
TD
0
2024 Projections
RANKS
Recovery going well
Knight (shoulder) has been a limited participant in Lions' OTAs, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Knight sustained a torn labrum and missed the Lions' final 12 games in 2023, but he's been cleared for seven-on-seven and light team work as of last week. The 23-year-old running back has also been ramping up his workload in hopes of returning for Detroit's mandatory minicamp. Once Knight is back at full health, he's expected to compete for a depth spot in the Lions' backfield ahead of the 2024 season.
Knight sustained a torn labrum and missed the Lions' final 12 games in 2023, but he's been cleared for seven-on-seven and light team work as of last week. The 23-year-old running back has also been ramping up his workload in hopes of returning for Detroit's mandatory minicamp. Once Knight is back at full health, he's expected to compete for a depth spot in the Lions' backfield ahead of the 2024 season.
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Broken Tackle %
33.3%Positive Run %
100.0%% Yds After Contact
61.5%Avg Yds After Contact
2.7Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
2.0% Snaps w/Touch
50.0%Air Yards Per Game
-2.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.63% Team Air Yards
-0.1%% Team Targets
0.2%Avg Depth of Target
-5.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
13.0% Targeted On Route
25.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Might get claimed off waivers
Knight was the subject of trade discussions prior to being waived by the Jets on Monday, suggesting he could be claimed by another team, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year running back had a few big games last season for New York as an undrafted rookie after injuries thrust him into a significant role, but his effectiveness declined quickly, and he was squeezed off the roster by the signing of Dalvin Cook. Knight could offer an upgrade as a backup for a team with less depth, but a return to the practice squad, which is where he started the 2022 season, also remains a possibility.
The second-year running back had a few big games last season for New York as an undrafted rookie after injuries thrust him into a significant role, but his effectiveness declined quickly, and he was squeezed off the roster by the signing of Dalvin Cook. Knight could offer an upgrade as a backup for a team with less depth, but a return to the practice squad, which is where he started the 2022 season, also remains a possibility.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Knight spent most of 2022 on the Jets' practice squad until injuries paved the way for the undrafted rookie out of North Carolina State to debut in Week 12. The man known as "Bam" came in with a bang, topping 100 scrimmage yards in each of his first two NFL appearances before adding 77 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in his third game. Knight ran out of gas after that, mustering just 70 rushing yards on 39 carries over his final four games. New York hopes to have starter Breece Hall back from ACL surgery by Week 1, signed Dalvin Cook in August and drafted running back Israel Abanikanda in the fifth round to go with 2021 fourth-round pick Michael Carter, so Knight could be relegated back to the practice squad unless the Jets opt to roster five running backs.
More Fantasy News
Moved to IR
The Lions placed Knight (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Suffers season-ending injury
Knight (shoulder) sustained a season-ending injury versus the Panthers in Week 5, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Still not practicing Thursday
Knight (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday.
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Leaves with injury
Knight has exited Sunday's game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury.
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Inactive with Montgomery healthy
Knight is inactive for Thursday night's Week 4 game against the Packers.
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