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If Walker were to miss time again, the Chiefs will either turn to rookie Emmett Johnson or veteran backup Emari Demercado.

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Veteran Demercado is handcuff option if Walker III gets injured.

Demercado is a veteran backup option in Kansas City who could see increased touches if Kenneth Walker III misses time due to injury.

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Demercado projected as the Chiefs' pass-down back for 2026.

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Emari DemercadoPositiveRole

Demercado locked in as the Chiefs' pass-down back.

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Demarcado securing third-down role with Chiefs via pass protection specialization.

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Emari DemercadoPositiveRole

Demarcado has inside track to third-down role; Reid praises pass protection and experience.

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Demercado could complicate Johnson's KC lead-back path despite weak metrics.

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Demercado at risk of losing No. 2 back role to rookie Johnson.

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