Cardinals RB Emari Demercado Diagnosed with High-Ankle Sprain, Expected to Miss Jaguars Game

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after leaving Sunday's loss to the 49ers. As a result, he is expected to miss this week's game against the Jaguars. This injury further depletes the Cardinals' backfield, as James Conner and Trey Benson are already on injured reserve, leaving Bam Knight and Michael Carter as the primary options, with Jermar Jefferson on the practice squad. This season, Demercado has accumulated 241 rushing yards on 31 carries, along with eight catches for 64 yards and one touchdown. He also had a long rushing touchdown against the Titans in Week 5 controversially overturned to a touchback due to a fumble out of bounds.