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AUGUST 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

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JULY 24, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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MAY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MAY 23, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints WR Kirk Merritt Helping Feed South Louisiana The Destrehan-native wideout will be hosting a food drive to help support Second Harvest Food Bank

MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Saints WR Kirk Merritt Helping Feed South Louisiana The Destrehan-native wideout will be hosting a food drive to help support Second Harvest Food Bank

MAY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints Place Jarvis Landry on Injured Reserve, Sign Kirk Merritt to Active Roster Jarvis Landry is heading to injured reserve, effectively ending his Saints season. Kirk Merritt has been signed from the practice squad in a...

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints vs Chargers - Kirk Merritt Postgame Media Availability - Preseason Week 3 - 2022 NFL New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merrit's postgame media availability after the Saints' game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kirk Merritt one-on-one with Erin Summers | Saints Training Camp 2022 New Orleans Saints wide receiver/running back Kirk Merritt goes one-on-one with Saints team reporter Erin Summers at Saints Training Camp 20...

AUGUST 24, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Merritt caps 59-yard kick return with truck stick New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt caps 59-yard kick return with truck stick.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Kirk Merritt caps 59-yard kick return with truck stick | Saints-Packers Preseason Highlights New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt caps a 59-yard kickoff return with a truck stick against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 of th...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Kirk Merritt on returning home | Saints Training Camp 2022 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kirk Merritt post-practice interview from Saints Training Camp 2022 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Cente...

JULY 28, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans Saints sign running back Josh Adams and wide receiver Kirk Merritt to Reserve/Future contracts Two offensive players receive future contracts.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Dolphins lose receiver Kirk Merritt to New Orleans Saints Kirk Merritt, who spent two years blossoming on the Dolphins’ developmental unit, has signed a futures contract with the New Orleans Saints,...

JANUARY 23, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

JANUARY 22, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Rejoins Miami's practice squad Merritt reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday.

Impact Merritt played eight snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to the Titans. He didn't put up any other stats, though.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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