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Cardinals' Emari Demercado Likely Out vs. Jaguars With High Ankle Sprain

Arizona's depleted backfield turns to Bam Knight plus Michael Carter following injuries to James Conner, Trey Benson.

Overview

  • ESPN reports Demercado suffered a high ankle sprain and is considered unlikely to play in Week 12 at Jacksonville.
  • James Conner is out for the season after foot surgery in Week 3, and Trey Benson has been on injured reserve since Week 4.
  • Knight and Carter are expected to carry a larger workload with the Cardinals short on healthy running backs.
  • Demercado left the 41-22 loss to the 49ers in the second quarter, a game in which Arizona was flagged 17 times.
  • Head coach Jonathan Gannon called for accountability after the defeat as the 3-7 Cardinals prepare for the 6-4 Jaguars, who just beat the Chargers.