The Arizona Cardinals may have found a gem for their running game.
Quietly but steadily, RB Bam Knight got to work and put up big numbers in the preseason.
That was evident in a graphic shared by NFL+ on X.
Per Next Gen Stats, no running back in the league rushed for more yards over expectation than him (85).
No one had more rushing yards over expected this preseason than Bam Knight, per @NextGenStats.
His 85 RYOE are the third most since the NFL shortened the preseason to three games.#BirdGang pic.twitter.com/eNd2N6PsIr
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) August 24, 2025
The 24-year-old running back logged 138 rushing yards in just 12 carries, adding one touchdown.
He was solid in the preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the finale.
He paced all running backs in yards and scores, logging 83 rushing yards on just five carries.
Knight got the bulk of his production with an explosive 67-yard run at the end of the third quarter.
The Cardinals are expected to go with James Conner as their lead ball-carrier, but they’ve also raved about Trey Benson, who might split carries with Conner at some point in the season.
That makes it tough for Knight not only to get to the field but also to make the roster.
He will battle with Emari Demercado and DeeJay Dallas for the final spot.
But even if he doesn’t get the nod and is cut on Tuesday, the team would be wise to keep him around on their practice squad.
And with teams like the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints reportedly looking for running backs, he could also be a candidate.
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