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Not spotted at practice Demercado (ankle) is not participating in the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Demercado didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Week 12. He's recovering from a high-ankle sprain suffered Week 11 during Arizona's loss to the 49ers, so it wouldn't be surprising if Demercado remains on the sideline Thursday and/or Friday as well. Trey Benson (knee) had his 21-day practice window opened Week 12 and could be a candidate to action in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Buccaneers, and the Cardinals still have Bam Knight and Michael Carter on hand to contribute out of the backfield.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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Officially out for Week 12 Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Demercado will miss Week 12 while recovering from a high-ankle sprain, while Gannon also confirmed that running back Trey Benson (knee) will have his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday. It remains to be seen if Benson will be a realistic candidate to return in time to face Jacksonville on Sunday, however. In the event that Benson is unavailable again alongside Demercado, a combination of Bam Knight and Michael Carter will be positioned to lead Arizona's backfield.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Cards RB Emari Demercado (ankle) likely out vs. Jaguars Deadspin | Report: Cards RB Emari Demercado (ankle) likely out vs. Jaguars

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Report: Cards RB Emari Demercado (ankle) likely out vs. Jaguars Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and is unlikely to play against the visiting Jack...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Likely out with high-ankle sprain Demercado sustained a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 41-22 loss to the 49ers and is unlikely to be available for the Cardinals' Week 12 game against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ES...

Impact Demercado carried five times for eight yards and added two receptions for 12 yards on three targets before he departed the Week 11 loss in the second quarter. Given that high-ankle sprains often entail multi-week recoveries, Demercado will be at risk of missing time beyond the Cardinals' upcoming matchup with the Jaguars. Bam Knight (five carries for 24 yards, four catches for 21 yards in Week 11) and Michael Carter (two carries for six yards, five catches for 22 yards) should be in line for expanded profiles out of the backfield in Demercado's expected absence this Sunday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Injures ankle Sunday Demercado exited Sunday's game against the 49ers with an ankle injury.

Impact Before leaving the contest, Demercado carried five times for eight yards and caught two of his three targets for 12 yards. In his absence, fellow RB Michael Carter is available to work behind Bam Knight.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • SI.COM

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NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Goes for over 100 total yards Demercado took four carries for 64 yards while catching three of four targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 44-22 loss to Seattle.

Impact Bam Knight (ankle) started Sunday's contest and led Arizona's backfield with 10 carries before exiting late due to injury. Demercado was already having the more-productive day, although over half of his 100-plus yards from scrimmage came in garbage time. The TCU product could be in line to start against the 49ers next Sunday if Knight's injury proves to be serious. Demercado will also have to contend with the potential return of Trey Benson (knee) from injured reserve, but the former is currently the healthiest option out of Arizona's backfield heading into Week 11.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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Starts in return from injury Demercado (ankle) took 14 carries for 79 yards and lost one yard on his only reception in Monday's 27-17 win over Dallas.

Impact Demercado used the Cardinals' bye week to fully recover from an ankle injury that wound up costing him just one contest. The 26-year-old jumped right back atop the running back depth chart, earning the start while leading Arizona in backfield production. Bam Knight -- who had been filling in as starter in Week 7 -- was still involved with 47 yards gained on 11 combined touches, but Demercado came out of the contest looking like the superior fantasy option. That said, Trey Benson (knee) is eligible to be activated from injured reserve against the Seahawks in Week 10, although it is currently unclear if he is physically ready to. Benson's eventual return should push Demercado back into a change-of-pace role, but the latter should maintain fantasy value until that day comes.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demercado breaks for the end zone, but is tripped up for 16-yard gain Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado sprints for 15-yard run.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Emari Demercado Finds Open Space For 16-Yard Gain Cardinals RB Emari Demercado sprints for 16-yard run against the Dallas Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Good to go Week 9 Demercado (ankle) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Demercado was limited by an ankle issue in the first two practices of the week but he will avoid an injury tag for Week 9 after logging a full practice Saturday. Per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site on Saturday, head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Bam Knight will be the first running back to handle carries Monday but reiterated that he'll lean more heavily on whoever out of Knight, Demercado or Michael Carter is most effective as the game progresses.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited session Demercado (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Demercado has cobbled together back-to-back capped sessions to begin the week as he seeks his first game action since he suffered a left ankle injury Week 6 in Indianapolis. He'll have one more chance to practice in full Saturday, or else risk heading into Monday's contest at Dallas with a designation. If Demercado is able to return to action Week 9, he'll be in the mix for touches behind the backfield tandem of Bam Knight and practice-squad member Michael Carter.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Demercado (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Demercado thus logged his first on-field work since he injured his left ankle Week 6 at Indianapolis. He proceeded to sit out Week 7 against the Packers, but a Week 8 bye seemingly has afforded him enough recovery time to put himself in a position to play again. With James Conner (foot) out for the season and Trey Benson (knee) still on injured reserve for a few more weeks, the Cardinals are set to roll with Bam Knight as their primary runner, but who between Demercado and practice-squad members Michael Carter and Jermar Jefferson is the No. 2 on Monday in Dallas remains to be seen.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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