Emari Demercado Returns from Ankle Injury, Sees Expanded Role After Knight's Exit

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado is active Sunday against the Texans, marking his return from a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 11. Initially expected to be third in the pecking order with 18 touches in four previous games, Demercado's role expanded quickly after teammate Bam Knight left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury. Demercado will now share backfield duties with Michael Carter.