1st 3 touches, but than never comes back on field. Split w/ Gainwell unclear but Irving clearly 1A at worst + Malik Davis > Jaydon Blue this week, throwing a wrench in RB2 projection for Blue. My guess is Blue gets receiving work still, but injury-contingent value could be limited. One to watch next week + Bam Knight rests, Trey Benson almost a certainty to be cut it seems

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NegativeInjuryAug 12, 202632BeatWriters

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“Benson needed to have a strong training camp to make the Cardinals think twice about moving on from him, especially after adding Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier this offseason. The results? Benson barely practiced during team drills thanks to his ongoing recovery from meniscus surgery while Bam Knight clearly established himself ahead in the pecking order.”

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Knight spent the majority of the Red/White practice as a kickoff returner. It is speculated that if he is assigned this duty, he can make the final roster as a kickoff returner and a third-down back, giving him a path to the 53-man roster.

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PositiveUsageAug 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Bam Knight had a strong performance in the Hall of Fame game, running for 5.0 yards per carry while competing with Trey Benson for the fourth running back spot with the Arizona Cardinals. His special teams value and healthy status give him an edge over the injured Benson.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source highlighted RB Bam Knight in a crowded running back room, noting he showed he will be difficult to cut later in the month. Knight had several good runs with lots of tackle shedding and YAC, including an 11-yard run early and a hard-fought 15-yarder. He finished with 12 carries for 60 yards, demonstrating his ability to contribute in the backfield.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Revenge of the Birds

In a crowded Cardinals running back room, Knight demonstrated he will be difficult to cut in roster decisions. He showed strong tackle-shedding ability and yards-after-catch production, including an 11-yard run early and a hard-fought 15-yarder. Finished with 12 carries for 60 yards in the Hall of Fame Game, signaling roster security.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Revenge of the Birds

The source highlighted Bam Knight in a very crowded running back room as showing he will be difficult to cut later this month. Knight displayed several good runs with lots of tackle shedding and YAC numbers, including an 11-yarder early and a hard-fought 15-yarder. He finished with 12 carries for 60 yards.

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NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cardinals running back combined with Corey Kiner to rush for 113 yards on 24 carries in the preseason game, with both Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier sitting out.

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NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Cardinals running back combined with Corey Kiner to rush for 113 yards on 24 carries in the Hall of Fame Game, with both Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier sitting out.

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PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bam Knight is projected to score a touchdown at 22% probability (trading at 21 cents on Kalshi). The source identifies Knight as the volume-based running back for the Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game, noting he is one of the few players with something to play for. With Jeremiah Love and Tyler Allgeier unavailable and James Conner nursing a foot injury, Knight is expected to get the majority of carries in a battle with Trey Benson.

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PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love announced as inactive, backup Bam Knight has become one of the favorites to score a touchdown with 22% probability. Knight also has strong rushing yards odds: 65% probability to rush for 25+ yards and 35% probability for 50+ yards, making him a key option in the absence of Love.

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PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bam Knight has the second-highest probability (22%) to score a touchdown in the Hall of Fame Game, indicating meaningful offensive opportunity in the preseason contest.

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PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bam Knight is positioned to get carries for the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game with Jeremiah Love and Tyler Allgeier unavailable. The source notes he had 82 carries for 269 yards last season before a season-ending injury and projects he has a real opportunity to prove his worth tonight with a 25+ rushing yards prop at 67% probability, potentially securing a roster spot.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With the Cardinals' top three running backs (Jeremiyah Love, Bijan Robinson, and a third back) unlikely to see much if any preseason action, Bam Knight is carrying the load in the backfield for Carson Beck's NFL debut in the Hall of Fame Game.

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PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026Revenge of the Birds

With Love and the Cardinals' other top running backs held out of preseason action, Bam Knight is expected to carry the load in the Hall of Fame Game alongside Corey Kiner for Carson Beck's NFL debut.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back Bam Knight is on the Arizona Cardinals roster as they open camp in 2026.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Second-team running back who could conceivably make the roster if he can wrangle away the kickoff returner position, but not as a running back due to the amount of talent and number of backs in the group.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Knight is on the second-team running back unit. If he can wrangle away the kickoff returner position, he conceivably could make the roster, but not as a running back due to the amount of talent and number of backs in the group.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026Revenge of the Birds

Knight is on the second team with Trey Benson sprinkled in. If Knight can wrangle away the kickoff returner position, he conceivably could make the roster, but not as a running back due to the amount of talent and number of backs in the group.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 16, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Knight exemplifies how a single injury can elevate an unknown running back into waiver-wire relevance and fantasy production.

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NegativeRoleJun 7, 2026Davis Mattek

Zonovan Knight is a running back two on his team who will not produce at all over a standard season; he is drafted purely for handcuffing reasons.

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NegativeInjuryDec 16, 2025Ron Stewart

Injury in Week 16 game created immediate opportunity for Michael Carter, who took over with 78% backfield carry share and 10% target share, including the only carry inside the 10-yard line.

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NegativeMatchupDec 10, 2025Flock Fantasy

Although Knight is technically the starting running back for the Arizona Cardinals, he lacks fantasy appeal due to playing at Houston and the Cardinals projecting as one of the worst offenses in the league this week, limiting offensive opportunity.

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NegativeMatchupDec 3, 2025BDGE Fantasy Football

Zonovan Knight gets early-down and goal-line carries but faces a brutal matchup against the elite Rams defense for Week 14. The source notes he will accumulate volume but lacks confidence that it will be useful volume. Knight is ranked in the shaky flex category; the source indicates he would be dub flex tier if not for the matchup.

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PositiveSleeperNo dateFantasy Football Advice

Zonovan Knight is a bet-on-talent late-round target (rounds 11-12) who offers upside due to his role behind the league's number one offensive line, even if he does not start the season as the primary back.

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NegativeUsageNo dateBDGE Fantasy Football

Zonovan Knight is projected to potentially grab 5% to 10% of the snaps in the Cardinals' backfield.

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NegativeRoleNo dateNFL.com News

RB Zonovan Knight (formerly Bam Knight) changed his name recognized by the league, per the transaction wire.

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