Zonovan Knight, RB NYJ (1 Viewer)

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The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes Zonovan Knight "was banged up in OTAs and didn't really practice, working off to the side most days when the media was present."​

Hard to get too up or down on Knight's prospects for this year given most teams don't really run the ball in their offseason program anyway, but it's not a great sign that Knight wasn't practicing in full considering the Jets have been linked to Dalvin Cook and spent a fifth-round pick on Israel Abanikanda. Knight had some good games last season, but probably deserves to be looked at a little skeptically as a lock to contribute during whatever time Breece Hall misses/is ramping up during early in the year.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Jun 20, 2023 at 1:11 PM ET

 

[TripItUp]

How do guys get "banged up" in OTAs

OTAs are non-contact right?

 

[Faust]

Jets waived RB Zonovan Knight.

The Jets’ running back room became particularly crowded after they signed Dalvin Cook earlier this offseason. Knight turned in a solid rookie campaign after making the Jets as an undrafted rookie last season, totaling 400 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 98 touches. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets received some trade interest for Knight, which could indicate a claim off waivers is in the works for the second-year back.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Knight signed with Detroit's practice squad Wednesday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Knight failed to make the Jets' 53-man roster out of training camp, and rather than stay on the practice squad behind New York's loaded backfield, Knight took the opportunity to join an organization with less running back depth. The only two running backs on Detroit's roster are Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, so Knight's likely just one injury away from being called up from the practice squad, much like he was down the stretch for the Jets as a rookie in 2022.

Not the best landing spot for him but maybe some one to keep an eye on if Montgomery goes down.