Chiefs Sign Running Back Emari Demercado to One-Year Deal

The Chiefs have signed running back Emari Demercado to a one-year contract. Demercado, 27, spent three seasons with the Cardinals, totaling 1,143 yards and four touchdowns on 176 touches. In 2025, he rushed for 312 yards on 44 carries and added 101 receiving yards. Known for his special teams contributions, he played over 50 special teams snaps in each of his seasons in Arizona. He joins a backfield room that includes Kenneth Walker, Brashard Smith, and ShunDerrick Powell.