The Packers keep adding discarded veterans to their defense, the latest move reportedly being the addition of veteran outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus.
Former Texans DE Whitney Mercilus expected to join the Green Bay Packers, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 20, 2021
The former Texans linebacker, who was released after Houston was able to find a trade partner. has three sacks, four tackles for a loss, three quarterback hits and 12 tackles in six games for Houston this season.
The Packers have need for reinforcements at outside backer with Za'Dariuus Smith on injured reserve with a back injury and Preston Smith not practicing today after sustaining an oblique injury in Sunday's win over the Bears.