Name: Jets RB Bam Knight discusses increased role, nickname origin, and lucky locker | Jets News Conference
Uploaded: 2022-12-07T07:36-05:00
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Description: New York Jets rookie RB Zonovan "Bam" Knight has been on an absolute tear through his first two games as a pro, totaling 221 yards from scrimmage against the Bears and Vikings collectively. Knight met the media on Wednesday to discuss his increased role, as well as a range of other topics such as the origin of his nickname, and why he won't move from his practice squad locker.

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