Kirk Merritt

New Orleans Saints
Wide Receiver #83
New Orleans Saints
Wide Receiver #83

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Makes positional change

Saints' head coach Dennis Allen confirmed Thursday that Merritt is now a running back, Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports reports.

Jul 27, 2023 12:18 PM EST


Moved back up to active roster

The Saints elevated Merritt from the practice squad Thursday for Saturday's game against the Browns, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Dec 22, 2022 3:14 PM EST



Reverts to practice squad

Merritt reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dec 19, 2022 7:12 PM EST


Elevated to active roster

The Saints elevated Merritt from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

Dec 17, 2022 5:33 PM EST


Back on Saints' practice squad

Merritt reverted back to the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Dec 6, 2022 3:44 PM EST



Signed from practice squad

The Saints signed Merritt to the active roster ahead of Monday Night Football versus the Buccaneers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Dec 5, 2022 2:22 PM EST


Re-signs on practice squad

The Saints signed Merritt to the practice squad Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Sep 1, 2022 2:41 PM EST


Waived by New Orleans

The Saints waived Merritt on Tuesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Aug 30, 2022 12:50 PM EST


Takes snaps at running back

Merritt lined up in the backfield for several snaps Sunday, John DeShazier of the team's official website reports.

Aug 22, 2022 12:48 PM EST


Signing with New Orleans

The Saints will sign Merritt to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Jan 24, 2022 2:23 PM EST


Rejoins Miami practice squad

Merritt reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday.

Jan 3, 2022 9:57 PM EST


Elevated to active roster

The Dolphins elevated Merritt from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Jan 2, 2022 7:28 AM EST


Catches one ball in win

Merritt caught one of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Texans.

Nov 10, 2021 3:22 AM EST


Bumped up from practice squad

Merritt was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Nov 6, 2021 1:47 PM EST


Returns to practice squad

Merritt reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

Oct 19, 2021 8:14 AM EST


First stint on active roster

Merritt was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

Oct 16, 2021 9:48 AM EST


Retained on practice squad

The Dolphins signed Merritt to the practice squad Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Sep 2, 2021 4:21 AM EST


Inks future contract

The Dolphins signed Merritt to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Jan 6, 2021 3:04 PM EST


Lands on practice squad

Merritt reverted back to Miami's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Jan 4, 2021 8:51 PM EST


Coming up from practice squad

Merritt was activated as a COVID-19 replacement for Sunday afternoon's road trip to take on the Bills.

Dec 31, 2020 4:16 PM EST