Demetrius Knight Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Exceeds 100 tackles as rookie Knight had 106 tackles (58 solo), including 3.0 sacks, as well as two interceptions among his seven passes defensed while playing in all 17 games in 2025.

Impact Knight was one of the few bright spots in a tough season for Cincinnati's defense. The 2025 second-round draft pick appeared in every game of his rookie regular season and started 14 while showcasing a promising mix of run stopping and coverage ability. He'll likely reprise his role as the starting weakside linebacker in 2026, as the Bengals have plenty of other holes to fill on defense.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Registers five stops Week 17 Knight notched five tackles (one solo) in a 37-14 victory against the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Knight's five stops were good for third-most on Cincinnati. The rookie linebacker has been quite consistent of late with between four and six tackles in each of his past five contests. With his tackle tally Sunday, Knight surpassed the triple-digit mark for the campaign, as he's up to 103 stops (including 2.0 sacks) along with six defensed passes (including two pickoffs) over 16 games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals defense takes another step with strong performance versus Arizona

Facing the seventh-ranked passing game in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals’ maligned defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardina...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies four stops in Week 16 win Knight totaled four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 45-21 victory against Miami.

Impact Knight wasn't as productive as in Week 15, when he recorded his first two NFL sacks. Still, the rookie second-rounder continued to be a key component in the Bengals' defense. Knight has posted 98 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, along with six defensed passes (including two interceptions) through 15 games on the campaign.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games

The Cincinnati Bengals are out of playoff contention with a 4-10 record

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Demetrius Knight Jr. Nominated for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week for Week 15 Knight recorded his first two sacks of his young career in Week 15 against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Bengals' Joe Burrow to play meaningless games for the first time in his career

Joe Burrow will be taking part in late-season games with nothing at stake for the first time since he started playing organized football

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches first two career sacks Knight had his first two career sacks and notched six tackles in total against the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact It's been a tumultuous rookie season for Knight, but he provided a few highlights on what was otherwise a dreadful day for the Bengals. He's now up to 96 tackles on the season and will have his hands full next week against De'Von Achane and the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals' defenders Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy are stepping up in the absence of Trey Hendrickson

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson is out for the rest of the year because of core muscle surgery

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Bills host Bengals in matchup of AFC teams with recent history of dominant December records

The Buffalo Bills host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in a meeting of two AFC teams with a recent history of December dominance, and a quarterback showdown between Josh Allen and...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Key pick in win Knight recorded five tackles (three solo) with one interception and one pass defensed in Thursday's 32-14 win over the Ravens.

Impact Knight has seen his role fluctuate in the Cincinnati defense, logging between a 57 and 85 percent snap rate in his last three games. While that has led to modest tackle totals -- he's tallied 15 total tackles across the three contests -- he logged a key interception early in the fourth quarter in Thursday's win.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals win in Burrow's return, taking advantage of 5 Ravens turnovers in a 32-14 victory

Joe Burrow threw two second-half touchdown passes in his return for Cincinnati, and the Bengals snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning streak with a 32-14 victory over the fumble-pr...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Role slips in Week 11 Knight recorded two tackles (one solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Knight has had a regular role in the Cincinnati defense most of the season, participating in at least three quarters of defensive snaps for four consecutive games entering Sunday's matchup. He played only 55 percent of snaps in Sunday's loss to the Steelers, losing work to Oren Burks, who led the team with nine stops.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Zac Taylor believes in-house options can improve the Bengals' defense

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor is sticking with his defensive coaching staff despite the team having the worst defense in the NFL

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Bengals Defense Holds Players-Only Meeting After Losing to Win-Less Jets

The Cincinnati Bengals defense ranks 30th in the NFL in points allowed per drive.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Bengals Defense Holds Players-Only Meeting After Losing to Win-Less Jets

Season high stops in loss Knight recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.

Impact Knight led the team in takedowns, compiling a season-high 12 stops in Week 8, and he has now registered double-digit tackles in three games this year. The linebacker has produced 62 total tackles (35 solo) and three passes defensed, including one interception, over eight contests this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Flacco and the Bengals look to avoid a letdown when they host the winless Jets

Joe Flacco is set to make his third start for the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday against the New York Jets, one of his former teams

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Joe Flacco, Bengals look to continue momentum when they host winless Jets

The Cincinnati Bengals look to get back to the

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Four stops in victory Knight recorded four tackles (two solo) in Thursday's 33-31 win over the Steelers.

Impact Knight briefly left the game due to cramps, but he was still on the field for 48 of 57 defensive snaps. He and Barrett Carter are leading a young linebacker corps in Cincinnati, though this did mark Knight's lowest tackle total of the season. He should bounce back in Week 8 against the Jets.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss Knight totaled seven tackles (four solo) during Cincinnati's loss versus the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Knight had a solid outing despite the loss, finishing tied for second on the team in tackles behind Barrett Carter's 10 (seven solo). Sunday's outing marked the fifth time this season that the 25-year-old has surpassed six tackles across just six games played.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals are going all-in on rookies as Barrett Carter takes over at linebacker

The Cincinnati Bengals have been relying heavily on rookies this season

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football: Week 6 IDP Report Linebacker shakeups are front and center in Week 6, with the Bengals demoting Logan Wilson in favor of rookies Barrett Carter and Demetrius...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • PFF.COM

Eight tackles in defeat Knight recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the Lions.

Impact Knight finished tied for the team lead in tackles with linebacker Logan Wilson and defensive lineman Tedarrell Slaton, reaching at least eight takedowns for the third time this year. Through five contests this season, Knight has compiled 39 total tackles (23 solo) and two passes defensed, including an interception.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off pass on MNF Knight recorded 10 tackles (six solo) and an interception in Monday's Week 4 loss to Denver.

Impact Knight tied for the Bengals' team lead in tackles while tying his season-high mark in stops. The rookie linebacker also nabbed his first career pickoff when he intercepted Bo Nix in the end zone after Denver had driven down to Cincy's two-yard line. Knight's NFL tenure is off to a promising start, as he's tallied 31 tackles and two defensed passes through four games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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