Emari Demercado Exits Sunday's Game with Ankle Injury, Status Uncertain

Emari Demercado exited Sunday's game against the 49ers with an ankle injury, raising concerns about his availability. The 24-year-old running back, who signed a three-year, $2.56 million contract in May 2023, has a history of injuries, including a toe injury in 2024 and a previous ankle issue in late October 2025 from which he had recently returned. Demercado had shown flashes of production, including a 104-total-yard outing on November 9th and 79 rushing yards on November 3rd. He was projected for an expanded role earlier in the season after James Conner's season-ending injury, working as a complementary option behind Trey Benson. His advanced stats for 2025 include a 66.7% catch rate and 84.6% positive run percentage.