Cardinals to hire Matt Merritt as running backs coach
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The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly appointed Matt Merritt as their new running backs coach under head coach Mike LaFleur. Merritt previously coached at the University of Miami, where he led the running backs for two seasons. During his tenure, Miami's starting running back, Mark Fletcher, achieved 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns on 216 carries in the 2025 season. Merritt's coaching background includes stints at USF, Georgia Southern, Tennessee, James Madison, and Ohio State. He has also participated in NFL coaching fellowships with the San Francisco 49ers in 2019 and the Cincinnati Bengals in 2016.
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