Emari Demercado
Running Back
Ht: 5' 9" Wt: 215 Age: 27 Exp: 4 years College: Texas Christian Drafted: Undrafted
Avg FF PTS
5.48
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
60.3
Position Rank: 63rd
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-7
Week 22
Posted: 6/09/2026 12:08 am GMT
Kansas City Chiefs RB Emari Demercado has consistently been the RB2 behind free-agent acquisition Kenneth Walker III in solo drills and also, 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills in OTAs, according to Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports on Monday, June 8.
Huddle Up: Demercado has been a seldom-used back (126 carries) in his three seasons with Arizona before jumping over to the Chiefs in free agency this past March. This news has Demercado seemingly ahead of 2025 seventh-round pick Brashard Smith and 2026 fifth-round pick Emmett Johnson. A lot can change between now and Week 1, but Demercado figures to be in the mix behind Walker this season for Kansas City. He probably shouldn't be drafted in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues.
Posted: 3/13/2026 12:48 am GMT
Free-agent RB Emari Demercado (Cardinals) has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Posted: 3/05/2026 7:41 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado will not have a tender placed on him, making him a free agent.
Posted: 1/05/2026 3:48 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado rushed twice for 29 yards and caught one pass for 28 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Even with all the injuries to the Arizona backfield this season, Demercado was unable to carve out a significant role in the offense. If he couldn't find fantasy relevance for the Cardinals this season, it seems unlikely to happen in any situation.
Posted: 12/28/2025 8:13 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado rushed for 11 yards on five carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. He also caught two passes for nine yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Demercado has received a similar workload over the last few weeks but was not able to find much success against the Bengals. He will likely see a limited workload next week and can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Posted: 12/22/2025 3:43 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado rushed five times for 30 yards in a 26-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16.
Huddle Up: After being given just one carry last week in his return from injury, Demercado saw a slight uptick in usage against the Falcons. However, he is clearly operating as the backup to Michael Carter, and unless Carter misses time, Demercado is only a stash candidate.
Posted: 12/15/2025 12:22 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado rushed once for one yard in Week 15 against the Houston Texans, while adding two receptions for zero yards on three targets.
Huddle Up: Demercado did nothing in this game, with very little usage, but that could change if Bam Knight is forced to miss time. Trey Benson was ruled out for the season, and Knight left after one touch. That leaves Michael Carter and Demercado as the top options in the run game for Arizona heading into Week 16. Demercado might be worth a look if Knight is ruled out.
Posted: 12/14/2025 3:49 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado (ankle) is active for Week 15's game against the Houston Texans.
Huddle Up: Demercado had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited participant in all three of Arizona's practice sessions this week. His fantasy value is limited to deeper fantasy leagues at this point, especially since he is splitting carries with Bam Knight and Michael Carter and may not be at full strength.
Posted: 12/14/2025 3:20 am GMT
Arizona Cardinals RB Emari Demercado (ankle), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play against the Houston Texans in Week 15, according to a source.
Huddle Up: It looks like Demercado will return to action, but unfortunately for his sake, he is returning against one of the toughest defenses in the NFL. Between the unappealing matchup and the fact that he will be part of a backfield committee, Demercado is too risky to use in fantasy formats in Week 15.
Posted: 12/12/2025 8:32 pm GMT
Arizona Cardinals OL Evan Brown (personal), WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel), OL Paris Johnson Jr. (knee), CB Max Melton (heel), DL Bilal Nichols (knee), S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ankle), S Jalen Thompson (hamstring), and WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) did not practice on Friday, Dec. 12, and have been ruled out for Week 15. TE Elijah Higgins (illness) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. DL L.J. Collier (knee), RB Emari Demercado (ankle), OL Christian Jones (knee), and DL Walter Nolen (knee) were limited in practice on Friday and are listed as questionable. DL Calais Campbell (rest) did not practice on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. S Budda Baker (personal, thumb), DL Kelvin Beachum (rest), CB Will Johnson (thumb), LB Josh Sweat (rest), and DL Dalvin Tomlinson (rest) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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