If there was one move to make for the Green Bay Packers, it was to add another outside linebacker to the room. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Packers are planning to do just that and sign former Houston Texans pass-rusher Whitney Mercilus. Mercilus, a former All-Pro pass-rusher, was released by the team on Monday after starting two of six games in David Culley’s first season of their new regime.
Before getting into the player, peeling the curtain back on why the Packers need an outside linebacker is an important piece to this signing.