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David Lee Merritt Sr., 54, the Kansas City Chiefs’ defensive backs coach, was arrested in Overland Park on misdemeanor domestic battery charges, booked into jail and released on a $2,500 personal recognizance bond, with a court date set for June 24. The Chiefs acknowledged the arrest but declined comment as they prepare for the NFL draft, where they hold the ninth overall pick.
Kansas State University has hired Jeremiah Johnson, a seasoned coach with 24 years of experience including coordinator roles at multiple colleges, as their new defensive backs coach, returning him to his home state and bringing extensive defensive expertise to the Wildcats.
Jim Leonhard, former NFL safety, will reportedly join the Broncos as their defensive backs coach in 2024 after serving as the defensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin and working as a defensive analyst for Illinois. Leonhard spent a decade in the NFL, primarily with the Bills and the Jets, before transitioning into coaching.