Ex-Cowboys offensive lineman Brandon Knight seems to be taking the mental health crusade of his former quarterback to heart. Knight was waived by the Cowboys just prior to the team’s visit to New England in Week 6, with the club reportedly hoping to add him back to the practice squad.
After not reporting to the Ravens, Brandon Knight revealed Thursday night that he’s temporarily stepping away from the game.
Offensive lineman Brandon Knight did not report to the Ravens after they claimed him off waivers Monday. So the team placed Knight on the reserve/did not report list.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. The Ravens claimed offensive tackle Brandon Knight off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys, but he decided not to report to the team this week.
The Ravens were awarded tackle Brandon Knight on a waiver claim on Monday, but he won’t be joining the team this week. The team announced on Wednesday that Knight has refused to report to the team.
Baltimore adds more depth to offensive trenches. Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta has been busy on the transaction wire bringing in more offensive linemen.
The Cowboys did a bit of roster business just ahead of their date with the Patriots. Two players are being signed to the 53-man roster after seeing heavy special teams action through five weeks, and the release of one depth player may signal good news for a decorated superstar regarding his availability for Week 6.
Additionally, the Cowboys will be without starting right tackle La'el Collins for the next five games after he was suspended for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. It's possible Martin could start at the position for at least Sunday's contest.
Brandon Knight went undrafted in the NFL for a reason. Knight didn’t have the ideal size or length great tackles have to transition to the next level. Moving him inside was likely, and at guard his lack of size and length is neutralized some what, but Knight didn’t have the strength that is typical of most great OGs either.
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