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The Green Bay Packers is expected to sign defensive end , NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and James Palmer reported Wednesday, adding pa Ryon Healy Jersey s-rushing help to a defense averaging 2.3 sacks per game.SportsTalk790's Aaron Wilson first reported the news.For Mercilus, it's a new home for a nine-plus-year career spent entirely with the Houston Texans until now. Mercilus recorded three sacks J.P. Crawford Jersey in six games (two starts) for the Texans this season, but was released earlier this week. He's made 57 career sacks and, though aging at 31, was considered a heart-and-soul member of the Texans roster and drew a on social media from fellow defensive lineman upon his release. Mercilus called it a " Reggie McClain Jersey mutual" parting, and signaled he'd sign with a contending team upon his release."That's the direction I want to go," Mercilus said, .Indeed Blank Jersey , he did.With the move to Green Bay, Mercilus ascends in the NFL standings from the bottom of the AFC South, where the Texans are 1-5, to the top of the NFC North. The Packers (5-1) hold a two-game division lead over the 3-3 Vikings and Bears.It's been an active October adding to the Packers defense for general manager Brian Gutekunst, Cowboys cast-off linebacker earlier this month as well. Green Bay pa s rusher is following Tim Beckham Jersey back surgery.