After Kansas City cut Emari Demercado, a Chiefs-site analyst argued the team lost a useful rotational back. That take explains what Demercado brings to the Cowboys: pass protection, compact power, and proven yards-after-contact.
Chiefs analyst Matt Conner said Demercado offered a distinct, useful skill set — an explosive rotational option and the best pass protector among Kansas City's backs.
Demercado’s tape and short career numbers back the claim: a 6.5 yards-per-carry average over three seasons in Arizona and strong yards-after-contact production.
Matt Conner of Arrowhead Addict argued Demercado wasn't merely redundant in Kansas City's crowded backfield. Conner called him "another explosive back" who could serve as a fresh rotational option, relieve a lead back of heavy workload, and provide stronger pass protection than the other backs on the roster. That endorsement came despite Demercado's limited role in Kansas City and after head coach Andy Reid publicly praised him during his short stay.
Demercado. Dallas needed reliable depth behind starter Javonte Williams. Demercado projects either as Williams' backup or as an RB3 behind Malik Davis. The specific reasons Dallas values him:
Demercado averaged 6.5 yards per carry over three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Among running backs with at least 44 carries last season, he ranked first with 5.52 yards after contact, signaling an ability to gain yards even when immediate blocking or running lanes are limited.
Demercado gives Dallas a dependable rotational piece who can handle pass-protection duties and provide physicality inside. If Javonte Williams plays the lead role, Demercado gives the Cowboys a back who can take some reps, protect on passing downs, and convert contact situations into incremental yards. If Malik Davis remains RB2, Demercado provides a contrasting skill set: a denser, more contact-ready option.
Cowboys pursued. A Chiefs-site analyst who follows KC's roster closely argued the team lost a useful player — not a roster afterthought. For Dallas, Demercado is a low-cost, role-specific addition: pass-protection competency, compact power between the tackles, and proven yards-after-contact production.
The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with running backs Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue on Sunday as they were included in their roster cuts. They have now added a new running back as they have claimed Emari Dermercado off of waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. He signed a one-year deal for $1.25 million with them […]
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