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• Packers' Whitney Mercilus: Back on active roster

  01/21/2022 • By RotoWire

  Mercilus (biceps) was activated off injured reserve Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports. As expected, Mercilus will be available for Saturday's divisional matchup with the 49ers. However, it remains unclear what kind of role the veteran pass rusher will have. He was initially expected to be out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a biceps injury in mid-November, but he's made an improbable recovery. The Packers are also getting Za'Darius Smith (back) back for the playoffs. In corresponding moves, Green Bay released Isaac Yiadom and Jack Heflin.

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• Packers' Whitney Mercilus: Placed on injured reserve

  11/16/2021 • By RotoWire

  Mercilus (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Mercilus' move to IR is a formality after it was announced Monday that he was done for the season. He was able to make an impact in a limited time for the Packers, appearing in four games and notching three sacks after joining them on Oct. 21.

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• Packers' Whitney Mercilus: Done for season

  11/16/2021 • By RotoWire

  Mercilus (biceps) will miss the rest of the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Mercilus left early Sunday against the Seahawks and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. He joined the Packers on Oct. 21 and contributed three sacks in four appearances. The veteran will now focus on being ready for 2022. In his absence, Preston Smith will continue to see extra opportunity, as will Oren Burks.

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• Packers' Whitney Mercilus: Long-term absence expected

  11/15/2021 • By RotoWire

  Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he's assuming Mercilus (biceps) is facing a long-term absence, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports. Mercilus was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks shortly after he went down, and it appears as though he'll miss additional time. Preston Smith saw an uptick in playing time against Seattle, while Oren Burks should also see additional snaps if Mercilus is sidelined.

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• Packers' Whitney Mercilus: Won't make it back Sunday

  11/14/2021 • By RotoWire

  Mercilus (biceps) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Mercilus was ruled out very quickly after originally coming out of the game, which is possibly a foreboding sign. Oren Burks will likely see more snaps as a result.

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