en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Kansas City Chiefs News https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/news As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, they have the business of also trying to possibly land a trade. However, a major distraction emerged. An assistant coach got arrested ahead of Thursday’s event, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “#Chiefs DBs coach Dave Merritt, one of the best […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:57:23 GMT Douglas Fritz https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372441 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372441 false false Dave Merritt, the defensive backs coach with the Kansas City Chiefs, has been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, according to court documents. Shortl... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:53:51 GMT All Chief'd Up! - Kansas City Chiefs https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372388 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372388 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:53:40 GMT Chiefs Report by Chat Sports https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372385 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372385 false false An NFL super agent who has represented eight No. 1 draft picks, and 64 overall in the first round, Leigh Steinberg has an eye for star quality as distinguished as anyone. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:52:30 GMT Jack Bezants https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372370 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372370 false false The coach was arrested at around 8:50pm local time on Wednesday night - less than 24 hours before the draft - and booked into the Johnson County jail about 10:25pm, Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:52:24 GMT Isabel Baldwin, Alex Raskin https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372368 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372368 false false Kansas City's defensive backs coach was charged Thursday morning, Chiefs have no comment yet as they prepare for draft. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:46:55 GMT Brad Crawford https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372300 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372300 false false New Heights airs every Wednesday during the NFL Season so make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube Channel and follow New Heights on the Wondery App or whe... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:29:03 GMT New Heights https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372065 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372065 false false Armed with two first-round 2026 NFL Draft selections, the Chiefs could pick from quite the talented pool of prospects. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:28:03 GMT Jordan Foote https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372050 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56372050 false false Merritt has spent seven seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to the team's website. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:20 GMT Chloe Godding https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371983 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371983 false false Mahomes' injury and playoff miss create immense draft pressure. With two first-rounders, the Kansas City Chies must rebuild key positions. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:22:35 GMT Matt Wadleigh https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371971 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371971 false false A Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach was arrested and booked into the Johnson County jail Thursday morning on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:18:26 GMT Sam Hartle https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371926 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371926 false false Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested Wednesday night and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. The Chiefs are aware of the incident and so far have not commented on the situation. #Chiefs DBs coach Dave Merritt, one of the best in the NFL, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with misdemeanor domestic […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:01:30 GMT Cameron Joyce https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371676 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371676 false false He wasn’t drafted, but found his way onto the Chiefs’ 90-man offseason roster. He considers that a success story. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:55:03 GMT PJ Green https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371588 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371588 false false There's a common need and a player that could fill that need - but not from where they are now. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:53:16 GMT Tzvi Machlin https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371555 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/articles/56371555 false false