Cowboys claim running back Emari Demercado off waivers

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Cowboys claim running back Emari Demercado off waivers
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys added Emari Demercado to their roster on Monday by claiming the running back off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. The move follows the team's decision to cut Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah on Sunday. The Cowboys were previously left with only Malik Davis on the depth chart behind Javonte Williams. Demercado arrives in Dallas after spending three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, where he recorded 819 rushing yards on 126 carries and three touchdowns. During his tenure with the Cardinals, he also caught 50 passes for 324 yards and one touchdown. The addition provides necessary depth to the Cowboys' backfield following the roster adjustments made earlier in the week.

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  • Dallas Cowboys claim running back Emari Demercado off waivers on Monday.
  • The team cut Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah on Sunday.
  • Demercado previously played three seasons for the Arizona Cardinals.
  • He accumulated 819 rushing yards and 324 receiving yards with the Cardinals.
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  • 6:28 PMYahoo SportsCowboys claim RB Emari Demercado off waivers
  • 6:11 PMYahoo SportsRB Emari Demercado heads to Cowboys as a waiver claim
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The Cowboys picked up a new backup running back on Monday.

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