Kansas City Chiefs sign running back Nate Carter to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs added running back Nate Carter to their practice squad on September 1, 2026. This roster adjustment follows the departure of Emari Demercado, who was waived by the team and subsequently claimed by the Dallas Cowboys. Demercado failed to make the initial 53-man roster after competition from rookie Emmett Johnson and second-year player Brashard Smith. Carter, an undrafted free agent in 2025, previously played for the Atlanta Falcons where he appeared in seven games. He now joins Jaydn Ott as the second running back on the Kansas City practice squad. The team expects Kenneth Walker III to lead the backfield during the upcoming season, supported by Johnson and Smith on the active roster.
- •Nate Carter joined the Kansas City practice squad on September 1, 2026.
- •Emari Demercado was waived and claimed by the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Emmett Johnson and Brashard Smith earned roster spots over Demercado.
- •Kenneth Walker III remains the team's primary running back.
- •Carter previously recorded 60 rushing yards across seven games with the Atlanta Falcons.
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"One of the toughest cuts the Kansas City Chiefs had to make this past weekend was running back Emari Demercado. He was ultimately the odd man out after strong preseason performances from rookie Emmett Johnson and second-year man Brashard Smith. The Chiefs hoped Demercado would clear waivers and return to their practice squad, but he […] The post Chiefs Acquire New RB After Losing Emari Demercado appeared first on HEAVY.
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