Kansas City Chiefs Coach Learns His Fate After Getting Arrested Hours Before The NFL Draft

Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt has received some great news following his arrest last month.

Merritt, who found himself in some hot water ahead of the NFL Draft, was charged with “unlawfully, knowingly, or recklessly” causing bodily harm to his daughter on April 23. 

He was released on a $2,500 bond, pleading not guilty. 

According to the Johnson County court records cited by the Daily Mail, the case against the 54-year-old has been dismissed without prejudice. 

The Mail also noted that the court sealed the probable cause affidavit. 

Merrit is married with five children, including one stepchild, and has worked in the NFL since 2001. 

A respected defensive assistant, he has been with the Chiefs for seven years. He spent 13 years with the New York Giants prior to that.

He helped the teams win five Super Bowls combined, having also coached several Pro Bowl players.

Dave Merritt Has Decades Of Experience