Former New Orleans Saints playmaker Kirk Merritt suffers injury during UFL game

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated 4/8/24

The New Orleans Saints have some notable former players playing in the UFL. One of them is Kirk Merritt. Merritt was a fan favorite during his time in black and gold, without taking many snaps in the regular season.

Merritt suffered a potentially serious injury on Sunday afternoon during a UFL game for the Houston Roughnecks.

Former New Orleans Saints wideout and current Houston Roughnecks running back Kirk Merritt loses the football and is injured. The medical cart is on the field. Prayers! @UFLMedia @SaintsNews @XFLRoughnecks pic.twitter.com/3VGELVsp3a
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) April 7, 2024

The Roughnecks were quick to post their support for Merritt.

Prayers up for Kirk Merritt ❤️
— Houston Roughnecks (@XFLRoughnecks) April 7, 2024

Merritt was a preseason playmaker in multiple years for New Orleans. He spent time in the NFL with a handful of teams but never quite produced at a high rate during his career. Now, he has been a key player on offense in the UFL.

Hopefully, we will get an update on Merritt's long-term status soon. Regardless, leaving on the cart is always a scary scenario for any football setting.

Saints fans will hope for the best for Merritt.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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