Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt has been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery after allegedly causing bodily harm to his daughter, ESPN reported.
Merritt is a member of the Chiefs coaching staff. No further details about the circumstances of the alleged incident or the specific charges were immediately available beyond the misdemeanor domestic battery filing.
The Chiefs have not publicly commented on the situation as of Thursday. The charge carries the potential for legal proceedings that could affect his standing with the team, though no roster or staff moves have been announced.
