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Saints' Kirk Merritt: Moved back up to active roster
The Saints have signed Merritt from their practice squad ahead of Saturday's game against the Browns.
Merritt was promoted to the active roster for each of the last two games, though he did not record a catch while playing just nine of his 35 snaps on offense during this span. The 25-year-old could be in line for increased playing time versus Atlanta after veteran wideout Jarvis Landry (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. With Chris Olave (hamstring) also ruled out for Week 16, expect Merritt to slot in as New Orleans' No. 4 wideout behind Rashid Shaheed, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway on Saturday.
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Kirk Merritt: Reverts to practice squad
Merritt reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Merritt played nine special teams snaps in the Week 15 win over Atlanta, but he didn't see the field on offense. The 25-year-old wide receiver remains stuck on one career NFL catch.
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Saints' Kirk Merritt: Elevated to active roster
The Saints elevated Merritt from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Merritt has been elevated for a second straight game. He saw 26 snaps (nine offensive) during the Saints' loss to Tampa Bay in Week 13, but he didn't record any counting stats. Merritt figures to garner a similar role against Atlanta on Sunday.
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Saints' Kirk Merritt: Comes up from practice squad
The Saints elevated Merritt to the active roster ahead of Monday Night Football versus the Buccaneers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Merritt spent the preseason with New Orleans and joined the team's practice squad after being waived in late August. The 25-year-old will now be bumped up to the active roster after the team also waived Kevin White (illness) on Monday. Merritt did see snaps as both a running back and wide receiver in training camp, though he's unlikely to see much usage barring any injuries to the Saints' starting skill players.
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Kirk Merritt: Back on Saints' practice squad
Merritt reverted back to the Saints' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Merritt was promoted to New Orleans' active roster ahead of Monday's matchup versus the Buccaneers, accounting for his first game action of the 2022-23 campaign. The 25-year-old played 11 offensive snaps and 17 special-teams snaps but ultimately failed to record any statistics in the contest. Following Tuesday's transaction, Merritt is now slated to continue serving as added wide receiver depth for the Saints.
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Kirk Merritt: Re-signs with practice squad
The Saints signed Merritt to their practice squad Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Merritt was waived as a part of the Saints' final roster cuts Tuesday after he spent time both as a receiver and as a running back during camp. The 25-year-old will provide a versatile depth option for New Orleans if the team is bothered by injuries this season.
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Kirk Merritt: Waived by New Orleans
The Saints waived Merritt on Tuesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Merritt spent the majority of the 2021 campaign on the Dolphins' practice squad but joined the Saints in January via a futures deal. New Orleans had Merritt operating as both a running back and wideout during training camp, but aside from a touchdown grab in Week 2, he failed to make a major impact. Merritt now finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline.
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Saints' Kirk Merritt: Takes snaps at running back
Merritt lined up in the backfield for several snaps Sunday, John DeShazier of the team's official website reports.
After spending the majority of the 2021 campaign on the Dolphins' practice squad, Merritt joined the Saints in January. It appears as if the team is considering using him in a hybrid role, affording him reps at both running back and wide receiver.
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Saints' Kirk Merritt: Signing with New Orleans
The Saints will sign Merritt to a reserve/future contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Merritt spent most of the 2021 campaign on the Dolphins' practice squad and was elevated to the active roster twice. He secured one of three targets for 13 yards and now will attempt to carve out a role with New Orleans during the offseason.
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Kirk Merritt: Rejoins Miami's practice squad
Merritt reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday.
Merritt played eight snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to the Titans. He didn't put up any other stats, though.
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Dolphins' Kirk Merritt: Elevated to active roster
The Dolphins elevated Merritt from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Merritt will be active for the first time since Week 9. During that contest, he played 11 offensive snaps and caught one of three targets for 13 yards. The 24-year-old is expected to have a similar role against the Titans in Week 17.
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Kirk Merritt: Catches one ball in win
Merritt caught one of three targets for 13 yards Sunday in the Dolphins' 17-9 win over the Texans. He reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad following the game.
After being elevated from the practice squad prior to the contest, Merritt saw his first action of the season Sunday. The 24-year-old wideout played on just 11 of the team's 75 offensive snaps, but he was still highly involved during his minimal time on the field. He could have had a shot at an even bigger day if not for Jacoby Brissett slightly underthrowing a deep ball that Merritt couldn't reel in. With Will Fuller (finger) likely to remain on injured reserve Week 10 along with fellow receiver DeVante Parker (shoulder), Merritt could be called up from the practice squad again ahead of Thursday's game against the Ravens.
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Dolphins' Kirk Merritt: Bumps up from practice squad
Merritt was elevated from the Dolphins' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Merritt is searching for his first game action of 2021 after this move. He also was elevated Week 6 but never saw the field. He'll give the Dolphins added Week 9 wideout depth, with DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring) having been placed on IR on Friday.
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Kirk Merritt: Returns to practice squad
Merritt reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.
Merritt was active for Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, his first stint on the active roster of the season, but he didn't ultimately play. If the Dolphins are still dealing with a plethora of injuries at the wide receiver position by the time they take on Atlanta in Week 7, Merritt could be called upon again.
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Dolphins' Kirk Merritt: First stint on active roster
Merritt was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.
Merritt will get his first call-up to the active roster with both Will Fuller (finger) and DeVante Parker (shoulder/hamstring) inactive for Sunday's London contest. The 24-year-old has played in just one NFL game to date.
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Kirk Merritt: Retained on practice squad
The Dolphins signed Merritt to the practice squad Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Merritt never had a realistic chance to secure a spot on the initial 53-man roster given Miami's considerable depth at wide receiver, but the second-year pro will get to continue his development with the team. As a rookie in 2020, Merritt appeared in one game for the Dolphins.
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Dolphins' Kirk Merritt: Inks future contract
The Dolphins signed Merritt to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Merritt appeared in one game with the Dolphins in 2020, a Week 9 matchup against the Cardinals in which he wasn't targeted. Otherwise, he spent most of the year on Miami's practice squad. He'll work to continue his development with the team during the offseason.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 214 lbs |
| Birthplace: New Orleans, LA |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Arkansas St. |
| Experience: 1 |