The Green Bay Packers’ defense was dealt a blow on Monday when Adam Schefter confirmed that Whitney Mercilus would miss the rest of the season after tearing his biceps against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
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Mercilus started the year with the Houston Texans but was released partway through the season. He signed with the Packers ahead of Week 7, appearing in four games and recording five tackles and one sack. The 31-year-old didn’t start any games for the Packers but played just under half of the defensive snaps.
Preston Smith is the Packers’ primary option at weakside linebacker.