Cardinals keep Bam Knight on 53-man roster, cut DeeJay Dallas and Michael Carter

Full list of cuts for Cardinals ahead of Tuesday’s deadline:

DL Kyon Barrs
LS Aaron Brewer
LB Elliott Brown
OL Jeremiah Byers
RB Michael Carter
OL Jake Curhan
RB DeeJay Dallas
TE Josiah Deguara
WR Simi Fehoko
DL Anthony Goodlow
WR Bryson Green
CB Darren Hall
OL Sincere Haynesworth
CB Jaylon Jones
OL Nick Leverett
OL Royce Newman
WR Tejhaun Palmer
S Jammie Robinson
DL Elijah Simmons
LB Mykal Walker

Knight went to North Carolina state for three seasons, before going undrafted in the 2022 draft. He signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent, where he appeared in seven games, rushing for 300 yards on 3.5 yards per carry. The following season Knight would join the Detroit Lions, but only had three rushing attempts before his departure.

He hasn’t had another opportunity until signing a future/reserve contract in January with the Cardinals. This preseason was a make or break opportunity for Knight, and he passed with flying colors.

Despite being RB4, Knight could still find his way on the field via a punt or kick returner and replacing Dallas in that role. Knight size and athleticism is a nice contrast to the running backs ahead of him in the depth chart, as James Conner and Trey Benson are more of power backs.

Knight was a Darkhorse to make the 53-man roster, and now he’ll be in New Orleans with the team ready for Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints.