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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Claimed off waivers from Kansas City after the Cowboys waived Jaydon Blue at the end of preseason; will fill the No. 2 running back role behind Javonte Williams in Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants.PositiveRoleSep 12, 2026
Demercado signed by Cowboys as RB2 replacement after Malik Davis' hip injury; has familiarity with OC Klayton Adams' gap-run system from three seasons with Arizona Cardinals; as a backup with Arizona, he averaged 9.3 yards per carry (223 yards on 24 carries in 2024) and 284 yards on 58 carries as a rookie; had 20 runs of double-digit yardage (15.9% of 126 carries) and allowed only 8 pressures in 104 pass-blocking reps; positioned to provide relief for Williams and be a larger part of the Cowboys' offense.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Running back claimed off waivers by the Cowboys and positioned to back up Javonte Williams in Week 1 vs. Giants, filling the void left by Malik Davis's hip injury.PositiveUsageSep 11, 2026
Newcomer may see accelerated action sooner than expected due to Malik Davis's hip injury creating a backfield opportunity.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Third running back with potential expanded role beyond backup duties; proficient receiver and pass blocker valuable for third-down snaps spelling Javonte Williams. Demercado is a 'four-core' special teams player (eligible for all units), patient runner with good vision, not adverse to contact, and has breakaway speed—profile mirrors Malik Davis's versatility.PositiveDepth ChartSep 3, 2026
Claimed by the Cowboys off waivers during the 53-man roster adjustment period. This move represents the team's active approach to roster management and filling roster needs.PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026
Dallas added running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Chiefs, and his former coach Andy Reid praised the acquisition. Reid highlighted Demercado's pass protection ability, downhill running style ('he lowers it, and he hits it in the run game'), and experience in pass routes as reasons for optimism about the addition to the Cowboys' running back room.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Acquired by Cowboys in trade and reunited with OC Klayton Adams, the former Cardinals offensive line coach now responsible for crafting the rushing attack in Schottenheimer's offense; Adams immediately called Demercado upon trade completion, and Demercado expressed enthusiasm about working with Adams again, indicating strong familiarity and comfort in the offensive system.PositiveBreakoutSep 1, 2026
Demarcado is a shifty, elusive, and speedy back (5'9", 215 lbs.) that hits gaps fast and creates chunk yardage in small-sample usage. He is positioned as a true change-of-pace back that Dallas has been seeking, with the potential to exploit gaps and produce big plays, though questions remain about whether he can sustain that production on a steady diet of carries.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Demarcado has averaged 6.5 yards per carry and 6.5 yards per reception over three NFL seasons with three rushing TDs and one receiving TD. When paired with Cowboys OC Klayton Adams in Arizona, he rushed for 507 yards on 82 carries (6.1 YPC), but in Adams' final year with Arizona, Demarcado averaged 9.3 yards per carry, demonstrating significant upside potential in the Dallas offense.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Cowboys acquired Demarcado off waivers to fill a third-down back role. He has demonstrated pass-catching ability (6.5 yards per reception average over three years) and pass-protection competency, logging 47 snaps in 2023, 30 in 2024, and 27 in 2025 while yielding just eight pressures on 104 total pass-blocking snaps. Cowboys OC Klayton Adams believes Demarcado can block in pass protection better than Jaydon Blue or Phil Mafah, positioning him as a change-of-pace back with third-down upside.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Added to the Cowboys roster on Monday as a third running back option, bringing big-play potential and familiarity with OC Klayton Adams from their time together with the Arizona Cardinals (2023-2025). Demercado's recent rushing touchdown came on a 53-yard play in 2024, showcasing the explosive run-game upside Adams is known for developing.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Demercado claimed off waivers by Dallas Cowboys on a one-year, $1.25M deal; undrafted TCU product with three NFL seasons (40 games, 2 starts) and 312 rushing yards in 2025 with 6.5 yards-per-carry average; prior familiarity with Cowboys OC Klayton Adams (played together in Arizona) creates opportunity to carve out a role behind starter Javonte Williams and RB2 Malik Davis.