Battle Red Blog · Apr 7, 2022
Paying Respects to Whitney Mercilus
Whitney Mercilus celebrates after forcing a fumble in the 2019 preseasonWhitney Mercilus may be one of the greatest players to ever wear a Houston Texans uniform, something that should be said without hesitation. He spent nearly a decade playing for the team, watching them go through many highs and lows over that span. He wasn’t always the loudest contributor, but remained consistent in his play. Most importantly, Mercilus was a leader both on and off the field, giving the Texans a sense of direction and power whenever they needed it.
