Whitney Mercilus

Who wouldn't want to coach Justin Herbert? Can Sam Darnold be revived? Ex-NFL GM Charley Casserly runs through the pros and cons of each head-coaching vacancy.

Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus kicks off The Checkdown's Sunday Cooking series with a mouthwatering burger you need to try. 

Gil Brandt jumps back eight years and re-picks the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Who goes No. 1 overall? Do teams pounce on Ryan Tannehill, or do the Miami Dolphins get another chance?

With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, Dan Parr identifies the top five draft needs for all 32 teams. Should the Patriots pick a QB? What areas must the Buccaneers address to improve Tom Brady's supporting cast?

Super Bowl LIV's nearly upon us, but 30 teams already have begun the effort to reach Tampa a year from now for Super Bowl LV. Gregg Rosenthal supplies one thing each AFC team can do to supplant the Chiefs as conference champions.

What a comeback. The Houston Texans came back from a 16-point deficit in the second half before edging the Buffalo Bills in overtime, 22-19, in Saturday's wild-card game at NRG Stadium.

The order for the top 20 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft is set. Have a look at how the board shakes out after the Cincinnati Bengals, who will select first overall next April in Las Vegas.

What we learned from the 49ers' win over the Rams, Patriots' win against the Bills and the Texans' victory over the Buccaneers.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 15.

Kenny Stills still refers to Miami as "my Dolphins" on certain occasions. But he's found a nice home in Houston as part of a three-headed monster at WR. Michael Silver was on the scene for Stills' two-TD performance in the Texans' big win over the Titans.

Neil Reynolds from Sky Sports recaps Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season.

Charley Casserly examines five storylines to watch in Week 9, including how a finally healthy Eagles' secondary will look vs. the Chicago Bears.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 8.

Happy returns! After five weeks away, Drew Brees was back in New Orleans' starting lineup as the Saints claimed their sixth straight win. Here's what we've learned so far from Sunday's Week 8 games.

Will the 49ers and Patriots still be undefeated at the end of this weekend? Can the Eagles right the ship in Buffalo? Who wins Raiders at Texans? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 8 game.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 5.

Packers or Cowboys in Sunday's classic showdown? Can the Bucs knock off the Saints in New Orleans? Will the Browns stay hot in San Francisco? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 5 game.

Which pick in the 2020 NFL Draft does your team hold, and what are the top needs for all 32 clubs? Have a look at where things stand for every squad coming out of Week 4.

Can the Browns snap out of their funk on a tough road trip to Baltimore? Do the 3-0 Bills actually have what it takes to knock off the might Patriots? Gregg Rosenthal predicts every Week 4 game.

With three weeks in the books, what is the current NFL pecking order? In his updated Power Rankings, Dan Hanzus gives the surprising Bills and 49ers a huge boost while downgrading the disappointing Eagles.

The Patriots and Cowboys dominated overwhelmed opponents. Patrick Mahomes continued to dazzle. Here is what we've learned from Sunday's Week 3 games.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson are among the Players of the Week for Week 2.

Back to his 'natural position' following the Jadeveon Clowney trade, Whitney Mercilus has produced from the start this season and is excelling opposite J.J. Watt.

After watching Marcus Davenport as a rookie, Willie McGinest is certain the Saints DE is just scratching the surface of his potential. Who else makes McGinest's list of young pass rushers poised to break out in 2019?

Elliot Harrison ranks the 52 players taken first overall since the AFL and NFL combined drafts in 1967. Can anyone top Peyton Manning? Where does 2018 No. 1 pick Baker Mayfield land?

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus details his WithMerci Foundation, which aims to aid children with cognitive disabilities.

Watch the full-game highlights of the Week 12 game between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving 2020.

Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus joins "Good Morning Football" and explains the Texans' mindset heading into Week 10.

Watch the highlights between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans in their week 5 matchup.

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Merciulus throws down Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew for big sack.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus slices his way through for his second sack of the game.

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus pushes through for big 3rd down sack.

Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Watch the Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers highlights from Week 16 of the 2019 season.

Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans.

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus intercepts pass from Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill for 86 yards.

NO MERCY! Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus swallows Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs in the backfield for a tackle for loss.

Watch the highlights from the Week 7 between the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett fumbles the snap and Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus recovers.

Houston Texans defense sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

Houston Texans win scrum for the football after Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus' strip-sack.

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus forces fumble made by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.

Spin cycle! Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus spins by the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive line for a strip-sack.

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus intercepts Drew Brees' pass for a critical red-zone turnover.

See the best moments from the preseason Week 2 game between the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans.

NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano talks with Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus about the game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles gets taken down for a loss of 8 yards.

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus shares how he is looking to make a difference in people suffering from cerebral palsy.

Find out how Houston Texans defensive end Whitney Mercilus is making his presence felt in the community through his work with Easter Seals, which helps provide support for children with disabilities.