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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.
Kansas City Chiefs
National Football League franchise in Kansas City, Missouri
National Football League franchise in Kansas City, Missouri
Johnson County
County in Wyoming, United States
County in Wyoming, United States
2026 NFL Draft
2026 American football draft
2026 American football draft