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Zonovan Knight: Dropped by Detroit
Zonovan Knight was waived by the Lions on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Knight is headed to waivers after rushing the ball three times for 13 yards in two games for Detroit last season. With Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) and Craig Reynolds (leg) both dealing with injuries, Knight could land on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Healthy to start camp
Zonovan Knight (shoulder) has been cleared to practice at the start of training camp, Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News reports.Knight suffered a torn labrum last season and spent the final three months on injured reserve. He's competing for a roster spot behind David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds this summer.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Recovery going well
Zonovan Knight (shoulder) has been a limited participant in Detroit Lions' OTAs, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.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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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Moved to IR
The Detroit Lions placed Zonovan Knight (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday.Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Friday that the shoulder injury that Knight sustained in Week 5 against the Seahawks was season-ending. He joined the Lions on Sept. 20 after being waived by the Jets at the end of training camp. Knight played two games this season and registered 21 yards on four touches.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Suffers season-ending injury
Zonovan Knight (shoulder) sustained a season-ending injury versus the Panthers in Week 5, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Knight's injury specifics remain undisclosed, but his shoulder issue is expected to land him on IR for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. The second-year pro suited up for only two games with Detroit this season, in which span he carried three times for 13 yards and secured his only target for eight yards. His absence leaves the Detroit Lions lacking for backfield depth, especially if Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) remains sidelined any longer.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Still not practicing Thursday
Zonovan Knight (shoulder) did not participate at practice Thursday.Knight has now sat out of consecutive practices to begin the week, casting a heavy shadow of doubt over his availability for Sunday at Tampa Bay. Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) also missed a second straight practice Thursday, leaving Craig Reynolds as Detroit's only fully healthy backup at running back to David Montgomery heading into Week 6.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Leaves with injury
Zonovan Knight has exited Sunday's game against the Panthers with a shoulder injury.Knight was holding his left arm and was helped off the field by trainers, according to Justin Rogers of The Detroit News. Craig Reynolds has since entered the game in his place, and with the score heavily in Detroit's favor, it's unlikely Knight will return.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Inactive with Montgomery healthy
Zonovan Knight is inactive for Thursday night's Week 4 game against the Packers.With David Montgomery returning from his quad injury for this one, Knight is the odd man out as a healthy scratch. Craig Reynolds is more active on special teams and will serve as the third running back behind Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Receives three carries
Zonovan Knight rushed three times for 13 yards during Sunday's 20-6 win over Atlanta.Knight not only got the call to the active roster with David Montgomery (thigh) sidelined, but he logged a few carries as well and ultimately matched No. 2 running back Craig Reynolds in production. However, Jahmyr Gibbs got the vast majority of the work, and most of Knight's responsibilities still came on special teams. The NC State product is not on the fantasy radar in advance of a Week 4 road trip to Green Bay.
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Lions' Zonovan Knight: Joins Detroit's 53-man roster
Detroit signed Zonovan Knight off their practice squad Wednesday.Knight's addition to the team suggests the Detroit Lions could be in need of running back depth Sunday against the Falcons, and possibly beyond, after David Montgomery (thigh) came out of the Week 2 loss to Seattle with an injury. Even if Montgomery sits out, Knight could find himself third in line for work out of the backfield behind rookie first-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs and Craig Reynolds.