The Detroit Lions added to their running back depth on March 7 with a familiar face. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reported that the Lions will bring back former undrafted free agent Zonovan Knight.
“RB Zonovan ‘Bam’ Knight is re-signing with the Lions, source tells Bleacher Report,” Schultz wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Bam has made steady progress after a season-ending shoulder surgery.”
On social media, Knight hinted at potentially signing a contract with a tweet on March 6. Then, he expressed thankfulness after re-signing in Detroit.
“God is good!” Knight wrote on X with a hand hearts emoji. Knight also included blue and silver heart emojis.
Knight appeared in two games for the Lions before hurting his shoulder in Week 5. Knight landed on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
He may have had just 3 carries in 2023, but Knight ran for 300 yards as a rookie with the New York Jets in 2022. He also had 13 catches for 100 receiving yards with the Jets.
In 2024, Knight could compete for the No. 3 running back spot and to be Detroit’s kickoff returner.
“Early expectations are that he’ll likely compete for reserve roles at running back and kick returner in training camp, as he did last season,” SB Nation’s Pride of Detroit’s Erik Schlitt wrote. “Knight certainly brings some serious potential after flashing potential with the New York Jets in 2022.”
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