After moving on from Jaydon Blue following a disappointing preseason, the Dallas Cowboys brought in former TCU running back Emari Demercado . The fourth-year back gave the Cowboys something they didn't have in their backfield, which was game-breaking speed .

He was never able to put that on display, however, as Demercado appeared in just two games and had 15 yards on five attempts. Now for the second time this year, Demercado has been waived by the Cowboys.

Demercado had been surpassed on the depth chart by Tyler Goodson, who had 10 rushing attempts for 38 yards in their win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Goodson's ascension isn't the only reason Demercado was released, though.

Why was Emari Demercado waived now?

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver PJ Locke goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Demercado was waived, along with backup tight end D.J. Rogers , to open up two spots on the 53-man roster.…