Phillip Merling

Phillip Merling

38-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by the Redskins in October of 2013.
DEGreen Bay Packers
May 23, 2012
Merling was signed by the Packers on Wednesday, NFL.com reports.
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Merling was released by the Dolphins in April and will add more depth to a Packer team that drafted all defense in the 2012 draft.
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Backup Defensive End. Could see playing time with Adam Carriker injured and Jarvis Jenkins suspended for 4 games.
Merling will provide depth on the defensive line for the Packers in 2012.
Merling was a non-factor last season after suffering an Achilles injury. At his best he is a big body along the defensive line who ties up blockers and can push the offensive line into the backfield on passing plays.
Merling was arrested on aggravated batterly charges in May and could have suspension problems with the NFL once those charges are resolved. If he remains on the roster this season he will be one of a host of ends who will be in some kind of defensive line rotation.
Merling should be the Dolphins starting Right Defensive End and should be able to get a handful of sacks, but in a 3-4 defense, defensive ends aren't the best bet for your IDP.
Merling will play on the left side of the defensive line and may eventually be groomed as Jason Taylor's replacement at the hybrid linebacker role. In 2008, he should see plenty of action as part of a steady rotation, so count on him for a handful of sacks, but nothing to warrant your immediate consideration.
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DEFree Agent
April 23, 2012
The Dolphins will release Merling, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
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DEMiami Dolphins
Achilles
December 1, 2010
Merling (achilles) practiced in full Wednesday, according to the Dolphins web site.
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DEMiami Dolphins
Achilles
November 30, 2010
The Dolphins activated Merling (Achilles) from the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
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DEMiami Dolphins
Achilles
November 26, 2010
Merling (Achilles) won't play Sunday, according to the Florida South Sun-Sentinel.
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DEMiami Dolphins
Achilles
November 22, 2010
Merling (Achilles) returned to practice Monday, according to the Dolphins' website.
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