Highlights
- Bam Knight made the Arizona Cardinals' 53-man roster for the 2026 season after impressing during the preseason.
- Knight reunited with offensive coordinator LaFleur, a connection the Cardinals' own coverage credits for his quick impression.
- Knight rushed for 269 yards and four touchdowns and started eight games for Arizona in 2025 before an ankle injury ended his season.
- Knight re-signed with the Cardinals in the 2026 offseason after being the team's biggest surprise roster addition a year earlier.
Running back Bam Knight earned a spot on the Arizona Cardinals' 53-man roster for the 2026 season, the team announced Friday, after making a quick impression following his reunion with the coaching staff under LaFleur.
Knight was the Cardinals' most notable surprise to crack the initial 53-man roster last season, according to Arizona Sports, and he backed that up on the field. He rushed for 269 yards and four touchdowns and started eight games before a December ankle injury, sustained in a loss to the Houston Texans, ended his 2025 campaign early, per ClutchPoints.
Knight re-signed with Arizona in the 2026 offseason, Yahoo Sports reported, and his preseason work was enough to hold his spot on a depth chart that has seen significant turnover at the position. Knight was one of three Cardinals running backs to miss time in 2025, joining James Conner and Trey Benson on injured reserve before the season ended.
The Cardinals open the 2026 regular season this weekend.
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