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Texans' Whitney Mercilus keeps adding to pass-rushing repertoire

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. -- Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus has a diverse pass-rushing repertoire working in his favor.

Mercilus has a crisp spin move, a strong bull rush, a sharp swim move and a rare gear for his speed rush.

Entering the third year of a four-year, $26 million contract extension that included $10.681 million guaranteed, Mercilus has 38 1/2 career sacks, 237 tackles and seven forced fumbles.

And Mercilus is always looking to hone his technique.

“Same old moves, man," Mercilus said. "Just trying to add more to the repertoire, things like that.