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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026
Running back Emari Demercado contributed a strong run and third-down catch in the Chiefs' third possession of the first quarter.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Running back Emari Demercado is trending in the wrong direction this week according to the source's camp observations.NegativeDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
Late preseason debut (entering fourth quarter) signals roster risk; typically indicates unlikely to make roster or fringe depth piece needing epic run to stick. However, Demercado's free-agent signing by Kansas City and clear question mark at running back depth suggest he may have a path, though Kenneth Walker III is expected to get the bulk of carries.NegativeDepth ChartAug 16, 2026
Running back Emari Demercado, the presumptive No. 2 running back, did not enter the game until late and then managed only 9 yards on 3 carries with no targets in the passing game. The source suggests that if the first preseason game is indicative of the depth chart, rookie Emmett Johnson (No. 10) might be the new number two, indicating a potential demotion for Demercado.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Free agent signing by the Chiefs to address the running back position in the offseason, part of the team's complete rebuild of the running back room alongside Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and 5th-round rookie Emmett Johnson. The source indicates Demercado is one of the complementary pieces in the Chiefs' backfield composition for 2026.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Emari Demercado appeared on the unofficial depth chart released Tuesday, listed ahead of Brashard Smith as a backup running back. The source praises Demercado for his pass blocking ability. He is one of three backup running backs the team envisions on the roster, with contrasting skill sets that complement Kenneth Walker's capabilities as the lead back.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Running back Demercado is part of the revamped running back room. The source expects the Chiefs will keep all four of Walker, Smith, Johnson, and Demercado on the final 53-man roster, though one will probably be declared inactive on game days.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Demercado is competing for the second running back role behind Kenneth Walker. He has been getting most of the second-team reps in recent practices alongside Brashard Smith and Emmett Johnson. The Chiefs are looking to identify their top short-yardage back from this group.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Chiefs player praised by head coach Andy Reid for his pass protection and run-game performance. Reid stated: 'I like the pass protection. He's not going to bounce anything; he sees it, he lowers it, and he hits it in the run game; I think that's important. Pass routes are pretty good. He's played; he has experience; it's just pushing yourself through this workload, and I like what I've seen the last couple of days.' Demarcado is embracing his niche role in the Chiefs offense.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Demercado will settle in as the pass-down back in the Chiefs backfield; the source characterizes the running back group as feeling pretty set in stone.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Undrafted RB competing for third-down back role with Kansas City Chiefs; Andy Reid praised his pass protection work ethic and technique—"He's not going to bounce anything; he sees it, he lowers it, and he hits it in the run game"—and noted his experience and recent performance improvements. Demarcado has identified pass protection as his niche in the league and takes pride in protecting Patrick Mahomes specifically. The source indicates he has the inside track to secure the third-down role ahead of younger, less experienced competitors like rookie Emmett Johnson.NegativeDepth ChartAug 4, 2026
Emari Demercado was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on 3/12 as a running back.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Emari Demercado rotated in with the first team during 11-on-11s.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Emari Demercado rotated in with the first team at least once during 11-on-11s, indicating he is getting early camp reps in the offensive lineup.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Veteran running back Emari Demercado projects to fill the third-down back role for the Chiefs, though he faces competition from rookie Emmett Johnson for those pass-down snaps.PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026
The source identifies Demercado as a Chiefs offseason addition who could end up being a wise move for the backfield revamp; specifically, Demercado is someone the Chiefs could lean on in a pass-protection role, where he has thrived in the past, especially compared to Kenneth Walker who has not performed well in that department.