Bam Knight, who was the Arizona Cardinals’ biggest surprise to make the initial 53-man roster on last year’s team, has agreed to return for 2026.
His agent, Mike McCartney, gave Knight a congratulatory social media post to announce the news of a one-year deal on Wednesday morning. The running back acknowledged the post with a heart hands emoji.
Knight joins a running back group that appears fairly set now.
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The Cardinals reworked the contract to bring back last year’s starter, James Conner, and added Atlanta Falcons backup Tyler Allgeier. The room that also includes third-year pro Trey Benson, who is still trying to catch traction on his rookie deal.
Knight, 24, was a free agent after he signed a one-year deal with Arizona last year.
He made an impression in training camp and the preseason, winning a battle to make the last 53-man roster cutdown ahead of veteran backs DeeJay Dallas and Michael Carter.
Knight posted 82 carries for 269 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and a career-high four touchdowns in 2025.
He added 22 catches for 160 yards and another score before his season ended with three games remaining due to an ankle injury.
The North Carolina State product had two stints with the New York Jets (2022, 2024) and one with the Detroit Lions (2023) before he joined the Cardinals.
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