NFL clears Chiefs coach Dave Merritt after dismissed domestic battery case
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The NFL announced it will not discipline Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt following an investigation into his April arrest. Merritt faced a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, but the case was dismissed in May due to insufficient evidence. The investigation determined there was no violation of the league's personal conduct policy. Merritt, who has been with the Chiefs since 2019, participated in the team's recent rookie minicamp. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stated that Merritt has been transparent throughout the legal process.
- •Dave Merritt faced a misdemeanor domestic battery case that was dismissed.
- •The NFL found insufficient evidence to impose discipline on Merritt.
- •Merritt has been a part of the Chiefs coaching staff since 2019.
- •He took part in the Chiefs' rookie minicamp held in early May.
- •Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Merritt's transparency during the process.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs News 6/12: NFL won’t discipline Dave Merritt for dismissed case
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