The Environment-friendly Bay Packers is anticipated to authorize defensive end, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and James Palmer reported Wednesday, adding pass-rushing aid to a defense averaging 2.3 sacks per game.
SportsTalk790's Aaron Wilson first reported the information.
For Mercilus, it's a new home for a nine-plus-year profession spent entirely with the Houston Texans until now. Mercilus tape-recorded three sacks in six video games (two beginnings) for the Texans this period, but was released earlier today. He's made 57 profession sacks as well as, though maturing at 31, was taken into consideration a heart-and-soul member of the Texans roster as well as drew a on social networks from fellow defensive lineman upon his release. Mercilus called it a "common" parting, as well as signaled he 'd sign with a contending team upon his release.
"That's the direction I intend to go," Mercilus stated,.
Undoubtedly, he did.
With the transfer to Environment-friendly Bay, Mercilus ascends in the NFL standings from all-time low of the AFC South, where the Texans are 1-5, to the top of the NFC North. The Packers (5-1) hold a two-game division lead over the 3-3 Vikings and Bears.
It's been an active October including in the Packers defense for general manager Brian Gutekunst, Cowboys cast-off linebacker previously this month too. Environment-friendly Bay pass rusher is adhering to back surgical treatment.
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