Mercilus announced his retirement on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mercilus split time between the Texans and Packers during his final campaign, totaling 17 tackles (nine solo) and four sacks across 10 appearances. The veteran made an improbable return from a mid-season biceps injury and appeared in Green Bay's playoff loss to the 49ers, but he'll hang up the cleats after testing the free-agent market. The 2012 first-round pick ends his 10-year career with 117 QB hits, 58 sacks and 13 forced fumbles, highlighted by a 12-sack season in 2015.

Mercilus recorded 17 tackles (nine solo) and four sacks across 10 combined appearances with the Texans and Packers in 2021.

EDGE Analysis

Mercilus ended the 2021 campaign in Green Bay, where he managed an improbable return to action after a mid-season biceps injury. The 31-year-old will head into free agency this spring and still be able to carve out a role for the 2022 season somewhere, but his chances of returning to IDP relevance appear slim.

Mercilus (biceps) was activated off injured reserve Friday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mercilus (biceps) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mercilus was initially expected to be out for the remainder of the season after he sustained a biceps injury in mid-November, but he'll rejoin the Packers for practice ahead of the playoffs. Whether he's available for the divisional round remains to be seen, but his return to the practice field is certainly encouraging.

Mercilus (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mercilus (biceps) will miss the rest of the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

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 on the field, as will Oren Burks.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mercilus (biceps) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mercilus might suit up in Week 7's matchup versus Washington, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The linebacker was officially signed by the Packers on Thursday, but defensive coordinator Joe Barry said there's a chance he could play Sunday. With Za'Darius Smith (back) and Preston Smith (oblique) nursing injuries, the Packers are really thin at outside linebacker at the moment.

Green Bay officially signed Mercilus to a contract Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Mercilus, a 10-year veteran, will provide Green Bay with some much needed outside linebacker depth with Za'Darius Smith (back) out indefinitely and Preston Smith (oblique) also nicked up. Through six appearances with the Texans this season, Mercilus managed to rack up 12 tackles (six solo) and three sacks.