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Emari Demercado Speaks With The Media During Locker Room Clean Out Cardinals rookie running back Emari Demercado speaks with the media for the final time during the 2023 season as the players head into the o...

JANUARY 8, 2024 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Manages one touch Sunday Demercado hauled in one of three targets for nine yards but didn't record a carry during Sunday's 35-31 victory at Philadelphia.

Impact In a Cardinals backfield paced by James Conner, Demercado appeared to be making some headway, with 14 touches for 120 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown in the previous two contests. Having said that, Michael Carter was called upon instead behind Conner on Sunday, as the former had 67 total yards and a TD catch on eight touches. Neither Demercado (12 percent) nor Carter (17 percent) had big snap shares, but the latter got the call on the touch front Week 17. After another huge Conner performance (133 yards from scrimmage, two TDs on 27 touches), Demercado and Carter in essence are vying for scraps on a weekly basis ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Back at practice Demercado (neck) returned to practice Wednesday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Demercado was evaluated for head and neck injuries after taking a hard hit during the first quarter of a Week 13 win over Pittsburgh. He ended up clearing concussion protocol but nonetheless missed the rest of the game, and it now seems he may be ready to play again after a Week 14 bye. If so, Demercado probably won't be much of a role in the Arizona offense Sunday against San Francisco, considering Conner typically plays a ton of snaps and Michael Carter is also on hand to compete for whatever Conner doesn't handle.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Demercado is being evaluated for a concussion and a neck injury during Sunday' game against the Steelers.

Impact Priot to his exit from the contest, Demercado hadn't recorded a carry. In his absence, Michael Carter is on hand to provide the Cardinals with RB depth behind James Conner.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sparse usage in return Demercado tallied three carries for 15 yards during Sunday's 37-14 loss to the Rams.

Impact The Cardinals' No. 1 running back James Conner had among his quietest games of the season in this one, turning a 42 percent (30 of 71) offensive snap share into 10 touches for 32 yards from scrimmage. Meanwhile, Michael Carter ranked second among the team's RBs with eight touches for 34 total yards on 38 percent (27) of plays, with Demercado bringing up the rear with three touches on 20 percent (14) of snaps. Perhaps Arizona was easing Demercado back into the mix after he missed the previous three games due to a toe injury, but he at the very least remains a very distant second or third at the position among the Cards' backfield options. His next chance for action arrives Sunday at Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Demercado (toe) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact This marks Demercado's first visible on-field work since coming out of Week 8 action with a toe injury that sidelined him from practice the last two weeks and the Cardinals' past two games. While he's on a path to return Sunday at Houston, he likely won't be more than a change-of-pace back if he's able to suit up this weekend after James Conner (knee) regained his standing as the team's lead runner this past Sunday following an IR stint. Demercado's main competitor for that role is Keaontay Ingram, though Arizona did claim Michael Carter off waivers Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Wednesday Demercado (toe) returned to practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Demercado hasn't practiced since Week 8 prep, missing the last two games due to a toe injury. Prior to the absence, he was the main beneficiary of James Conner's (knee) IR stint, racking up 41 touches for 171 yards from scrimmage and no TDs from Weeks 6 through 8. With Conner back in the fold as of this past Sunday against the Falcons, Demercado likely won't be much more than a change-of-pace option, once he proves his health. Wednesday's practice report ultimately will reveal how much work Demercado was able to handle.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to toe issue Demercado was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Demercado has been the main beneficiary of James Conner's (knee) stint on injured reserve, turning 41 touches into 171 yards from scrimmage and no touchdowns over the last three games. That said, Demercado yielded some of Arizona's backfield reps this past Sunday against the Ravens to Keaontay Ingram, who logged all 29 of his offensive snaps in the second half. The reason for the switch now has some clarity following Demercado's absence from the first practice of Week 9 prep. With Conner required to sit out at least one more game and Damien Williams (foot) landing on the practice squad injured list this week, Demercado's status will be one to monitor to see if he can put himself in a position to play Sunday at Cleveland. If Demercado isn't available, Ingram would be poised for an expanded role, while Corey Clement, Tony Jones and Hassan Hall would be candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emari Demercado Postgame Scrum Week 8 vs Ravens Cardinals rookie RB Emari Demercado speaks with the media following the Cardinals Week 8 matchup with the Ravens

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Continues lead role Sunday Demercado had 20 carries for 78 yards and caught his lone target for one yard in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Demercado continued to serve as the Cardinals' lead back Sunday after head coach Jonathan Gannon shook up the backfield depth chart and started the undrafted rookie in last week's loss to Seattle. Demercado wound up taking 20 of Arizona's 24 running back carries, with Damien Williams and Keaontay Ingram splitting the remaining touches. Demercado has performed adequately replacing injured starter James Conner (knee) -- who is still on IR without a timetable to return -- making the rookie a viable fantasy option against the Browns next Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprising leader in touches Sunday Demercado rushed 13 times for 58 yards while catching four of five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Head coach Jonathan Gannon threw the fantasy world a curveball when he flipped his RB depth chart and made Demercado his feature back Sunday after he got just three touches in Week 6. The undrafted rookie responded well to the opportunity by averaging a healthy 4.5 yards per tote in a losing effort. Projected starter Keaontay Ingram was a healthy scratch while veteran backup Damien Williams wound up receiving just one touch compared to last week's nine. While Demercado's name will certainly come up as a waiver target this week, there is no guarantee that he will see this many touches against Baltimore next Sunday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emari Demercado Speaks With The Media Ahead Of Week 6 vs Rams Cardinals rookie RB Emari Demercado speaks with the media Wednesday ahead of the Cardinals Week 6 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals running back James Conner placed on injured reserve with knee injury

James Conner injured his knee, and rookie Emari Demercado will be replacing him as running back.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Cardinals running back James Conner placed on injured reserve with knee injury

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OCTOBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NFL.COM

Emari Demercado Postgame Scrum Week 5 vs Bengals Cardinals rookie RB Emari Demercado speaks with the media following the Cardinals Week 5 matchup with the Bengals

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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AUGUST 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Cardinals running back James Conner placed on injured reserve with knee injury