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Surprise: Whitney Mercilus returns to practice

When Whitney Mercilus tore his biceps back in November, the prospects of getting him back for the playoffs seemed remote at best.

Well, the Packers may be getting Mercilus back for the playoffs.

The veteran pass rusher was designated to return and was on the practice field today.

Here’s a surprise: Veteran OLB Whitney Mercilus, who was thought to be lost for the season to a torn biceps on Nov. 14, has been designated to return and practiced today. pic.twitter.com/sDw9QBRGh7

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) January 13, 2022o

Obviously, this is great news.