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
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Activated from COVID list Mercilus was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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
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Will play Sunday Mercilus will return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Browns, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Mercilus missed Week 9's win over the Jaguars while sitting on the reserve COVID-19 list. He did not contract the virus but was determined to be in close contact with Jacob Martin, who tested positive. Mercilus started the season slowly but has picked up in recent weeks. He has three sacks and four quarterback hits with one sack nullified by a penalty over his last four games played.
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Texans OLB Whitney Mercilus feels 'stronger, quicker, more alert' Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus says he is feeling much stronger and more alert after the first nine weeks of the season.
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Returns from COVID list Mercilus (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 30-year-old was placed on the COVID-19 list last week as a close contact of the COVID-positive Jacob Martin, but he's now back on the active roster after clearing the league protocols. Mercilus has three sacks through seven games and should reclaim his starting role at outside linebacker for the Texans.
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Hits COVID list The Texans placed Mercilus on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Mercilus was placed on the list due to coming into close contact with Jacob Martin, who tested positive for the virus Thursday. Mercilus will need to reside on the list for at least five days, meaning he won't be available for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. In his stead, Jonathan Greenard, Brennan Scarlett and Kyle Emanuel (concussion) would be in line to handle outside linebacker duties for the contest.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Records sack in win Mercilus had one tackle, a sack and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jaguars.
Impact The fumble recovery was Mercilus' first of the season and led to the Texans' final points. He has just 13 tackles over five games, but Mercilus has three sacks the last two weeks.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes down QB twice Mercilus recorded four tackles (two solo) and two sacks in Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Vikings.
Impact Mercilus got off to a slow start this season with no sacks and no quarterback pressures through the first three games, but it appears he may have shaken off the rust Sunday, although Kirk Cousins has been sacked on 9.1 percent of his dropbacks -- fifth-most in the league. We know this is in Mercilus' arsenal, though, as he's coming off a 7.5-sack season in 2019. He'll set his sights on Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars in Week 5, which should be another favorable matchup.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Records first tackle for loss Mercilus had four tackles, one for a loss, in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Mercilus has been quiet to open the season. Sunday's tackle for a loss was his first of the season, and he's yet to register a quarterback hit. Mercilus signed a four-year contract extension during the offseason, so more is expected of him.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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