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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