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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / June 25
NY Giants Go Defense in PFF's 2012 Re-draft

NY Giants Go Defense in PFF's 2012 Re-draft

Coming off a Super Bowl XLVI victory, the New York Giants selected explosive running back David Wilson with the last pick in the first round. However, they go a different route in PFF's 2012 re-draft, selecting outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus out of Illinois.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2022
Whitney Mercilus announces retirement

Edge-rusher Whitney Mercilus announces retirement

He ends his career with two interceptions, 13 forced fumbles and 58 sacks.

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Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2022
Packers activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus from IR

Packers activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus from IR

Za'Darius Smith and Whitney Mercilus are both available for the Saturday playoff game.

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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 19, 2021
Texans release longtime DE Whitney Mercilus

Texans release longtime DE Whitney Mercilus

In February, the Houston Texans stunned the NFL world when they released franchise icon J.J. Watt. This week, the Texans pulled off another surprising move, as they have chosen to move on from fellow longtime Houston defensive end Whitney Mercilus.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20, 2019
Week 3 NFL mismatches: Why Chiefs should worry about Ravens

Week 3 NFL mismatches: Why Chiefs should worry about Ravens

The Patriots have a massive edge in Week 3. Stunned? Hah! Yardbarker's Michael Nania also explains where the Texans have a huge advantage over the Chargers.

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