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Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested in Johnson County, Kansas on a misdemeanor domestic-battery charge, with arraignment scheduled for Thursday; authorities allege bodily harm to a family member, and Merritt has a long NFL coaching résumé as the Chiefs prepare for two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft.
Dave Merritt, the Chiefs’ defensive backs coach since 2019, was arrested in Overland Park, Kansas on a misdemeanor domestic-battery charge after a Johnson County officer alleged he harmed his daughter. He is due in court, the Chiefs have no comment, and he is expected to be placed on leave as the NFL reviews potential personal-conduct-policy violations.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach and Raleigh native Dave Merritt credits Taylor Swift's presence and relationship with star tight end Travis Kelce for positively impacting the team's morale and performance during their championship campaign, stating that Kelce was a "changed man" and that Swift's energy "helped" the team. Despite speculation about the relationship potentially being a distraction, Merritt insists that Swift's influence was a positive one, and the Chiefs went on to win the Super Bowl.
The San Francisco 49ers are considering Dave Merritt, the Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive backs coach, as a candidate for their next defensive coordinator, following the departure of Steve Wilks. Merritt, who has no prior experience as an NFL coordinator, joins other candidates including Brandon Staley and Nick Sorensen in the team's search. This marks the 49ers' fourth defensive coordinator hunt in five seasons under coach Kyle Shanahan.