Chiefs Assistant Coach Arrested

The Chiefs organization has confirmed they are aware of the arrest but have declined to offer further comment as the legal process unfolds.

Merritt, a veteran defensive backs coach who has served with the Giants and Cardinals, was booked into the Johnson County jail and released on bond.

The timing of the arrest has cast a pall over the team’s draft preparations, though officials say it will not impact their on-field strategy.

Merritt is expected to cooperate fully with the investigation, which is being handled by local authorities in Kansas.