Former Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after an accomplished 10-season career.
Mercilus revealed the news in a heartfelt Instagram video that showed clips of him spending time with family and cooking on the grill.
“I’ve decided that I’m hanging up the cleats,” Mercilus said in the video. “I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life … What really means a lot to me is spending more quality time with family.”
The 31-year-old Mercilus reiterated that he was happy with his decision and that his fans shouldn’t be sad to see him go.