Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 240 lbs |
| Birthplace: Locust Grove, GA |
| Age: 26 |
| School: South Carolina |
| Experience: 2 |
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1:24Joe Burrow Throws 54 Times in Loss to Jaguars
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0:36Chris Rodriguez Jr. Scores 25-Yard Jaguars Touchdown
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0:31Joe Burrow Hits Mike Gesicki for Bengals Touchdown
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0:36Lawrence Hits Brian Thomas Jr. for Jaguars Touchdown
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1:22Jaguars Set to Spend Full Month Away From Home
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Attacking Defenses With Trevor Lawrence
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7:02Empty the Notebook: Steelers 30, Bengals 27
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1:16Aaron Rodgers Turns Back the Clock in Week 3 Win Against Bengals
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0:39Darnell Washington Breaks Tackles for Huge Steelers Gain
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0:28DK Metcalf Wide-Open Steelers Touchdown vs. Bengals
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0:57Tee Higgins' Incredible Touchdown Catch vs. Steelers
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0:45'SPECTACULAR!' Stunning TD catch by Bengals' Tee Higgins is a must-see from every angle
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0:33Rodgers Hits Roman Wilson For 38-Yard Steelers TD
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2026 Defensive
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CMB
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SCK
Sacks
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Forced Fumbles
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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 42 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Demetrius Knight Jr. News
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Posts six tackles vs. Jacksonville
Knight finished Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Jaguars with six tackles (three solo).
Linebacker Barrett Carter led the Bengals with 11 total tackles Sunday, with Knight finishing as the team's runner-up in that category. Knight's 45 defensive snaps (73.8 percent) were his fewest of the season after the second-year pro played at least 89.5 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps in each of his first three games. He's up to 34 tackles (14 solo) and a scoop-and-score on the year.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Nine tackles in loss
Knight made nine tackles (two solo) in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Knight played 56 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 90% of the Bengals' defensive plays. The weakside linebacker led the team in tackles but was unable to do much more in a close shootout loss.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Notches 12 takedowns in victory
Knight recorded 12 total tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-6 win over Houston.
Knight was able to lead the team in takedowns as he continued his hot start to the season versus the Texans. The linebacker has now registered 19 total tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown over two contests to open the 2026 campaign.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Scores touchdown in win
Knight totaled seven tackles (five solo) and returned a fumble for a touchdown during the Bengals' win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Knight got off to a strong start this season, as he managed to score his first career touchdown while finishing tied for fourth on the team in tackles. The 2025 second-round pick recorded 106 tackles (58 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across 17 games and will look to keep producing next week against the Texans.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: 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.
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 weak-side linebacker in 2026, as the Bengals have plenty of other holes to fill on defense.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Registers five stops Week 17
Knight notched five tackles (one solo) in a 37-14 victory against the Bengals on Sunday.
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 interceptions) over 16 games.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Tallies four stops in Week 16 win
Knight totaled four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 45-21 victory against Miami.
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.
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Bengals' Demetrius Knight: Notches first two career sacks
Knight had 2.0 sacks and notched six tackles in total against the Ravens on Sunday.
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.
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