APRIL 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WHITNEY MERCILUS
Chef's Kiss: Texans Standout LB Whitney Mercilus Retires After 10 Season Whitney “Chef” Mercilus is hanging up the cleats after 10 seasons in the NFL
Former Packers OLB Whitney Mercilus Retires Signed at midseason, Whitney Mercilus made an impact during his abbreviated stay with the Green Bay Packers.
APRIL 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Former Packers OLB Whitney Mercilus Retires Signed at midseason, Whitney Mercilus made an impact during his abbreviated stay with the Green Bay Packers.
APRIL 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Future looks murky Mercilus recorded 17 tackles (nine solo) and four sacks across 10 combined appearances with the Texans and Packers in 2021.
Impact Mercilus ended the 2021 campaign in Green Bay, where he managed an improbable return to action after a mid-season biceps injury. The 31-year-old will head into free agency this spring and still be able to carve out a role for the 2022 season somewhere, but his chances of returning to IDP relevance appear slim.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Packers activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus from IR
The Green Bay Packers have boosted their pass rush as outside linebackers Za’Darius Smith and Whitney Mercilus have been activated from injured reserveJANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back on active roster Mercilus (biceps) was activated off injured reserve Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Impact As expected, Mercilus will be available for Saturday's divisional matchup with the 49ers. However, it remains unclear what kind of role the veteran pass rusher will have. He was initially expected to be out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a biceps injury in mid-November, but he's made an improbable recovery. The Packers are also getting Za'Darius Smith (back) back for the playoffs. In corresponding moves, Green Bay released Isaac Yiadom and Jack Heflin.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Packers activate Za'Darius Smith and Whitney Mercilus from injured reserve The Packers activated OLBs Za’Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus from injured reserve on Friday.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Familiar playoff foes face off again as Packers host 49ers
The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers meet in the playoffs for a ninth time Saturday night for an NFC divisional-round matchup at Lambeau FieldJANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers LB Whitney Mercilus told the team: 'I promise you, I'm coming back' Key comments from Green Bay’s coordinators
JANUARY 14, 2022 • PACKERS.COM
Returns to practice Mercilus (biceps) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Impact Mercilus was initially expected to be out for the remainder of the season after he sustained a biceps injury in mid-November, but he'll rejoin the Packers for practice ahead of the playoffs. Whether he's available for the divisional round remains to be seen, but his return to the practice field is certainly encouraging.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Latest: Cardinals win again, own NFL's best record
The Arizona Cardinals now have sole possession of the league’s best recordNOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers place OLB Whitney Mercilus on injured reserve
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus has gone on injured reserve after hurting his biceps in a 17-0 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on SundayNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers announce 5 roster moves, including Whitney Mercilus to IR The Green Bay Packers announced five different roster moves on Tuesday, including the placement of OLB Whitney Mercilus on IR.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Placed on injured reserve Mercilus (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Mercilus' move to IR is a formality after it was announced Monday that he was done for the season. He was able to make an impact in a limited time for the Packers, appearing in four games and notching three sacks after joining them on Oct. 21.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Whitney Mercilus Done for the Season After Tearing Biceps Can the Packers add players to their linebackers corps ahead of Week 11?
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • NESN.COM
Done for season Mercilus (biceps) will miss the rest of the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Mercilus left early Sunday against the Seahawks and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. He joined the Packers on Oct. 21 and contributed three sacks in four appearances. The veteran will now focus on being ready for 2022. In his absence, Preston Smith will continue to see extra opportunity, as will Oren Burks.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Long-term absence expected Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he's assuming Mercilus (biceps) is facing a long-term absence, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Impact Mercilus was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks shortly after he went down, and it appears as though he'll miss additional time. Preston Smith saw an uptick in playing time against Seattle, while Oren Burks should also see additional snaps if Mercilus is sidelined.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field
Reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young suffered a potentially serious right knee injury, putting a damper on Washington’s big win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buc...NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't make it back Sunday Mercilus (biceps) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact Mercilus was ruled out very quickly after originally coming out of the game, which is possibly a foreboding sign. Oren Burks will likely see more snaps as a result.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Whitney Mercilus' speed and power are too much for first sack with Packers Green Bay Packers defensive end Whitney Mercilus shows great speed and power on a sack of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM
Murray vs. Rodgers highlight of Packers-Cardinals showdown
Arizona's Kyler Murray has developed into one of the NFL's most exciting quarterbacks in his short careerOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darnell Savage, Whitney Mercilus both active for Packers vs. Washington The Packers will be without Preston Smith and Kevin King, but Darnell Savage and Whitney Mercilus are both active.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Instant assistance? Packers might count on Whitney Mercilus He could jump into action right away, just like Howard Green in 2010
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Keys to a Win in Texans vs. Cardinals + Players to Watch ' Texans Extra Points
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Smith says Mercilus is a technician Packers outside linebackers coach Mike Smith talks about what newly acquired LB Whitney Mercilus brings to the defense.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
