Cardinals, Mike LaFleur Finalize Another Coaching Hire: Report

Cardinals, Mike LaFleur Finalize Another Coaching Hire: Report

New Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur has been busy filling out his assistant roles. After tapping Nathaniel Hackett to be their next offensive coordinator, LaFleur has hired Matt Merritt to be their next running backs coach, replacing Autry Denson, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sources: Miami running backs coach Matt Merritt has accepted a job as the Arizona Cardinals running backs coach. He led a running backs room last year at Miami tha…

Hurricanes running backs coach Matt Merritt reportedly leaving for NFL

Hurricanes running backs coach Matt Merritt is headed to the NFL, according to multiple reports. Merritt is taking the same position with the Arizona Cardinals after two seasons coaching at Miami. Merritt is the second UM assistant coach to leave the staff this offseason. Tight ends coach Cody Woodiel departed to take a position on Pete Golding’s staff at Ole Miss. Under Merritt, the Hurricanes had a strong running game. In 2024, Miami was 31st …

Cardinals Add Miami's Matt Merritt As RBs Coach

Mike LaFleur and Nathaniel Hackett aren’t wasting any time adding to their new Cardinals staff. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the team has hired Miami running backs coach Matt Merritt for the same role in Arizona. [RELATED: Cardinals To Hire Nathaniel Hackett As OC] Merritt joined the Hurricanes staff ahead of the 2024 season and guided a rushing attack that saw Damien Martinez and Mark Fletcher Jr. combine for 19 touchdowns. He also got some…