OCTOBER 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
WHITNEY MERCILUS
Barry on Whitney Mercilus: 'We're really glad he's here' Defensive coordinator Joe Barry spoke to the media on Thursday ahead of the Packers' Week 7 matchup against the Washington Football Team.
Chance to suit up Sunday Mercilus might suit up in Week 7's matchup versus Washington, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact The linebacker was officially signed by the Packers on Thursday, but defensive coordinator Joe Barry said there's a chance he could play Sunday. With Za'Darius Smith (back) and Preston Smith (oblique) nursing injuries, the Packers are really thin at outside linebacker at the moment.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Whitney Mercilus brings a 'dog mentality' to the team New LB Whitney Mercilus talks joining the Green Bay Packers.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Packers sign former Texans outside linebacker Mercilus
The Green Bay Packers signed veteran outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus in hopes of boosting not only their pass rush but their championship hopesOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Four things to know about new Green Bay Packers edge rusher Whitney Mercilus He's not J.J. Watt, but Whitney Mercilus has a lot in common with his former Texans teammate. Get to knew the newest Green Bay Packer.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
Deal with Packers official Green Bay officially signed Mercilus to a contract Thursday.
Impact Mercilus, a 10-year veteran, will provide Green Bay with some much-needed outside linebacker depth with Za'Darius Smith (back) out indefinitely and Preston Smith (oblique) also nicked up. Through six appearances with the Texans this season, Mercilus managed to rack up 12 tackles (six solo) and three sacks.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
5 things to know about new Packers LB Whitney Mercilus Tenth-year veteran ranks second in Texans’ career sacks
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Best photos of newly-signed Packers LB Whitney Mercilus The Green Bay Packers signed veteran LB Whitney Mercilus on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • PACKERS.COM
Texans release veteran defensive end Mercilus
The Houston Texans have released veteran defensive end Whitney MercilusOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
May be Green Bay bound Mercilus is expected to join the Packers, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports Wednesday.
Impact Mercilus was cut by the Texans on Oct. 18 in his 10th year with the franchise. The 2012 first-round selection had appeared in all six games this season, recording three sacks and 12 tackles (six solo), four of which were for a loss. If the deal goes through, Mercilus would add an experienced pass rusher to the Packers, who currently rank 10th in the league in sacks per game.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cut by Houston Mercilus was released by the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Mercilus had three sacks through the first six games of the season, but Houston opted to move on since he wasn't generating enough consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The 31-year-old has been with the Texans since being selected during the first round of the 2012 draft, though he'll now have to continue his career elsewhere.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texans to cut pass rusher Whitney Mercilus: Source Mercilus was a first-round pick of the Texans in 2012 and played the past 10 seasons with the franchise, amassing 57 sacks during that stret...
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
12 Questions with DL Whitney Mercilus ' Drew's Dozen Houston Texans DL Whitney Mercilus went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV and discussed Halloween, cooking, concerts and more.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Two sacks through three games Mercilus notched two tackles (one solo), a tackle for loss and a sack in Thursday's 24-9 loss to Carolina.
Impact Mercilus got good penetration as the Texans' defense kept them in it for most of the game until the Panthers pulled away late. Just three games into the season, Mercilus is already halfway to last year's total of four sacks, and the veteran defensive end has added seven tackles.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Notches sack in opener Mercilus posted three tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's 37-21 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Mercilus has recorded 15.5 sacks over the last three seasons, and the Texans could use more out of the 31-year-old now that J.J. Watt is in Arizona. However, opponents aren't expected to throw more than 50 times often this year like Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence did in Week 1, meaning Mercilus' fantasy upside is hampered.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Full participant in practice Mercilus (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Jaguars.
Impact Mercilus suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in the Texans' preseason finale and was limited in practice to begin the week, but he's back to full health ahead of the season opener. The 31-year-old should take on a starting role after he totaled 21 tackles (12 solo) and four sacks in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hamstring strain Mercilus suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in Saturday's preseason finale against the Buccaneers, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Mercilus will be re-evaluated by the team's medical staff next week, but coach David Culley is optimistic that the linebacker will be able to suit up Week 1 against the Jaguars. The 31-year-old is slated to take on a starting role to begin the year if he returns to full health in time for the season opener.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston Texans 2021 player profile: DE Whitney Mercilus The Houston Texans still have Whitney Mercilus coming off the edge. What can their 2012 first-round pick offer in a new defensive system?
JULY 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
DC Lovie Smith Sees "Good Year" in Store for Whitney Mercilus Defensive coordinator Lovie Smith liked what he saw from Whitney Mercilus in OTAs, and thinks the defensive lineman will play well in 2021.
JUNE 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
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NFL teams are getting their first real look at their new players during rookie minicamps this weekendMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for quicker free agency Mercilus restructured his contract with the Texans on Wednesday, converting 2022 and 2023 into voidable years, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Mercilus' base salary for 2021 is being restructured into a bonus to help free up some cap space for Houston, but the biggest change is that he's now set to become a free agent next offseason. After playing out the 2021 campaign -- which will mark his 10th season with the Texans -- the veteran edge rusher will have to either move on or negotiate a re-signing.
MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from COVID list Mercilus was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Mercilus missed the last two games of the regular season after landing on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. The linebacker racked up 21 tackles (12 solo), five sacks and three forced fumbles this season.
JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Positive test confirmed Mercilus was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list following a positive test for the virus, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Mercilus won't play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. Depending on when he tested positive for the virus, Mercilus may not play in next week's game against the Titans, either. Jonathan Greenard and Jacob Martin are candidates to take over as the starting outside linebacker, although both players should get plenty of tread until Mercilus returns.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on COVID list Mercilus (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The move means Mercilus either tested positive for the virus or is a high-risk close contact of an infected individual. Jonathan Greenard should have an increased defensive role while Mercilus is sidelined.
DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
