NFL finds no violation by Chiefs coach Dave Merritt following investigation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The NFL has determined that Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt did not violate the league's personal conduct policy after an investigation. Merritt was arrested and charged with domestic battery in April, but those charges were later dismissed without prejudice. The league's inquiry concluded that there was insufficient evidence to warrant disciplinary action against Merritt, who has coached the Chiefs since 2019. Merritt's legal troubles had been under scrutiny as the NFL can impose penalties even if criminal charges are dropped.
- •NFL investigation cleared Dave Merritt of conduct violations
- •Charges of domestic battery against Merritt were dismissed
- •Merritt has been with the Chiefs since 2019
- •The league can discipline coaches even if charges are dropped
- 1:34 PMESPN — Sources: No NFL discipline for Chiefs coach Merrit...
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — NFL will not discipline Chiefs assistant Dave Merritt after domestic battery case dismissed
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — NFL reportedly will not punish Chiefs DB coach Dave Merritt after offseason arrest for domestic battery
"The NFL has concluded its investigation of Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt and found insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
"Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt is not facing discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy after a domestic battery charge against him was dismissed.
"Dave Merritt has coached Chiefs' defensive backs since 2019.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 12, 2026, 1:34 PMSources: No NFL discipline for Chiefs coach Merrit...
The NFL has concluded its investigation of Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt and found insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:27 PMNFL will not discipline Chiefs assistant Dave Merritt after domestic battery case dismissed
Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt is not facing discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy after a domestic battery charge against him was dismissed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 12:26 PMNFL reportedly will not punish Chiefs DB coach Dave Merritt after offseason arrest for domestic battery
Dave Merritt has coached Chiefs' defensive backs since 2019.
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