Linebacker Mercilus retires after 10-year career

wpr
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3 years ago

Veteran linebacker Whitney Mercilus announced his retirement Monday after a 10-year NFL career.

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He wasn't coming back to Green Bay but he was exciting when he was able to play.

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Pugger
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3 years ago

He wasn't coming back to Green Bay but he was exciting when he was able to play.

Originally Posted by: wpr

Why did you believe he wasn't coming back to GB before he announced his retirement? Do you suspect we didn't want him any more? He may be retiring because of his injury. I heard he was great in the locker room so I wouldn't have been opposed to resigning him for the right price. Oh well...

wpr
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3 years ago

Originally Posted by: Pugger

Because if they wanted to re-sign him they would have done so by now. At least made him an offer.
After signing their draft picks, it looks like they have about $6 million to play with. There isn't much to work with in season or try to get a veteran WR.

civic
Member

3 years ago

I think the packers might have offered a vet minimum contract signed after June so it would not be guaranteed.

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Zero2Cool
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3 years ago

I think the packers might have offered a vet minimum contract signed after June so it would not be guaranteed.

Originally Posted by: civic

I was thinking if he recovered from his injury he'd preobably re-sign with the Packers. It sounds like the off-season hasn't been what he wanted for his body and that is why he called it a career. Why anyone would think he wouldn't come back to the Packers? I have no idea.

wpr
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3 years ago

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Age.
Injuries.
Money. While the Packers were able to pay him a pro rated $700,000 on $1 million contract last year, Houston was still paying him as well. I think it was over $4 million. No way they would be able to resign him for $1 million a year. It is possible Green Bay offered him a new deal and for the money he decided to retire. Only speculation.

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