WHITNEY MERCILUS

Some of Houston's top celebrities are joining forces to challenge one another to an exciting game of dodgeball while helping support the charitable foundations.

Two days ahead of their Houston dodgeball charity challenge, former Houston Texans stars Justin Reid and Whitney Mercilus demonstrated some of their go-to dodgeball moves for our KPRC 2 Insiders.

After announcing his retirement earlier on Wednesday, former Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus spoke 1-on-1 with KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy about his decision.

Longtime Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.

Reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young suffered a potentially serious right knee injury, putting a damper on Washington’s big win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The entire Arizona Cardinals team will have plenty of motivation on Sunday, trying to improve to 7-0 for the first time since 1974 by beating the Houston Texans.

The Texans have released veteran Whitney Mercilus.

The Houston Texans are cutting veteran defensive end Whitney Mercilus, KPRC 2 has confirmed.

NFL teams are getting their first real look at their new players during rookie minicamps this weekend.

Houston Texans players Whitney Mercilus and Justin Reid teamed up to hold a charity dodgeball tournament with former Texan Chester Pitts and DJ Big Reeks.

Whitney Mercilus horrific contract extension looks like it will be shortened down to one more, very expensive season. ^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Fast forward to the actual season itself, and the Texans paid Mercilus a boatload of money in 2020 for 21 tackles in 13 games. Cutting Mercilus one year into his extension would have resulted in a bigger cap hit than keeping him. https://t.co/2aNtP3SWJN — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 24, 2021If nothing else, Mercilus' contract restructure, which essentially makes him a free agent after the 2021 season is over, is a reminder that the purge of this roster is probably a two-year process.

HOUSTON – A trio of Houston Texans has teamed up with a local plumber to provide free repairs after last month’s winter freeze. Former Houston Texan Chester Pitts, along with Texans Whitney Mercilus and Justin Reid, has donated $30,000 to fix homes throughout Houston. Amaro is a plumber and noticed many of the people who reached out to him for repairs could not afford to pay for the job. [Chester] did tell me he would reach back out,” said Amaro, owner of Superior Plumbing Solutions LLC. Ad“We linked up: me, Whit, and Justin and we were like hey this is something we can do,” Pitts said.

^ Keep Houston Press Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of Houston Press free. Support UsThe 2020 calendar year was a sad one for Houston Texans fans, players, really anybody associated with the team. Behold, J.J. Watt and Deshaun Watson leaving the field together on Sunday, and Watt apologizing to Watson for the other 52 guys wasting a year of Watson's prime:"I'm sorry, we wasted one of your years." Watt to Watson after a tough season. No, J.J., it's not you who should be apologizing to Watson, but I'm not surprised you did.

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans are taking precautions, as players will not be allowed in the facility Wednesday. Over the weekend, Whitney Mercilus and Eric Murray tested positive for COVID-19. “They don’t seem to have any serious symptoms,” Crennel said. “They got the milder things; the headaches, the body aches.”In an abundance of caution, the facilities are shut down to players. “They are not using the facility,” Crennel said.

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)Dwayne Haskins gets his second consecutive start for Washington with quarterback Alex Smith out again because of a right calf injury. Philadelphia receiver DeSean Jackon is active against Dallas after missing two months with an ankle injury. Harrison being inactive against the Rams comes as the Seahawks welcome defensive tackle Bryan Mone back from injured reserve following a lengthy stint because of an ankle injury. The Rams were without rookie running back Cam Akers, who had already been ruled out with an ankle injury. Washington: QB Alex Smith, RB Lamar Miller, WR Terry McLaurin, OT David Steinmetz, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, LB Thomas Davis.

In 2002 the Houston Texans were an expansion team preparing for their first season and McCown had just wrapped up his college career at nearby Sam Houston State. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)HOUSTON – In 2002, the Houston Texans were an expansion team preparing for their first season and Josh McCown had just wrapped up his college career at nearby Sam Houston State. Nineteen seasons and nine teams later, the quarterback finally got his wish when he signed with the Texans this month to be their third quarterback behind Deshaun Watson and AJ McCarron. I followed it closely because it was another team in Texas,” McCown said. Since McCown has been in the NFL since the Texans became a team, it’s no surprise that at 41 he’s by far the oldest player on the team.

In Week 10, the Texans are in an odd spot. This past week, the Texans unexpectedly fired VP of Communications, Amy Palcic. That may not seem like it has to do anything with football, but it was another indication of the Texans being in bad shape behind the scenes. With how this season has gone, a win in Cleveland would be more than valuable. It’s going to be a challenge for our defense, but a challenge obviously that we’ll accept.”This Browns team can run the ball, and the Texans rank 32nd in rushing defense; a stat that is unsettling heading into Sunday.

(AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)All NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues. The Cincinnati Bengals kept players away from their training facility after two unidentified players tested positive for COVID-19. The Atlanta Falcons canceled practice and worked virtually after a member of the football staff tested positive. ”A Miami Dolphins assistant coach, also unidentified, tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined. Coach Matt Nagy said this week that Spriggs tested positive for the coronavirus and Ifedi was put on the list because of a close contact.

HOUSTON Texans longtime linebacker Whitney Mercilus is preparing for a season like no other. Ive actually heard experiences of people having it and having a tough time with it, and some people who have been asymptomatic. So, the effect of the disease ranges between person to person. Cobb and Mercilus said the decision to play was not an easy one. My sister just had a baby girl, so I like to be around my niece a lot, so its tough.

When you can have pizza in a hoagie, you can have pizza anytime. For February, Riel chef Ryan Lachaine created an Italian classic: the Pizza Sub. As much as I love Royal's classic po boy bread, this is a more appropriate choice for this sandwich because the Bread Man sub roll stands up to the saucy interior. Bite far enough into the Pizza Sub and you get a hunk of that fresh mozz in the center. But it's worth it, delivering the best of pizza and Italian hoagie in one killer sandwich.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority announced finalists for their awards and their Legacy award winners.Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus wins the Sportsmanship award, while Astros owner Jim Crane wins the Executive of the Year award.Mercilus' Withme Foundation serves children with disabilities in underprivileged families and has raised more than $500,000 since 2016.Jim Crane once again led the Astros to the World Series and brought back the Houston Open on the PGA tour.Here are the nominees for the other awardsA.J. Hinch - Houston AstrosTina Langley - Rice OwlsBill O'Brien - Houston TexansKelvin Sampson - University of HoustonSimone BilesAlex BregmanJames HardenJustin VerlanderDeshaun WatsonCorey Davis - University of HoustonJalen Hurts - University of OklahomaNicole Lennon - Rice UniversityErica Ogwumike - Rice UniversityDevon Achane - Fort Bend Marshall High School Matthew Boling - Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Zach Evans - North Shore High SchoolLibby Overmyer - Kingwood Park High SchoolJose Altuve's walk-off home run in Game 6 to clinch the American League ChampionshipJames Harden's 61-point game in 114-100 win at New York KnicksKaycee Feild wins 5th Bareback Riding title at RodeoHouston Texans beat Patriots for the first time since January 3, 2010The third annual Houston Sports Awards will celebrate 'A Golden Era' and will honor Carl Lewis, Mary Lou Retton and Rudy Tomjanovich as its third Hall of Fame Class. The Legacy winners are chosen by the Sports Awards Executive Committee with input from the Selection Committee.The committees are comprised of sportswriters and electronic sports media members who live and work in the Greater Houston area.

HOUSTON – The Harris County Houston Sports Authority announced that Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus will be honored with the 2020 Sportsmanship Award at the Houston Sports Awards on January 21, 2020 at the Hilton Americas. Mercilus is committed to helping those in need and he does just that with his WithMerci Foundation. His mission is to serve children with disabilities in underprivileged families through WithMerci has raised $500,000 since its inception in 2016. Fellow teammate Texans defensive end J.J. Watt won the award the previous two years. Mercilus and Crane join Lifetime Achievement Award Bob McNair, the late Houston Texans owner, as the 2020 Legacy Award winners.

Rock is about finding who you are. You don't necessarily have to play your instrument very well at all. If you need a couples costume idea, Watson's could work as his date dressed as the character Sally from the same film.Texans' linebacker Whitney Mercilus embodied what it takes to "Rock on!" as he and other players went as the band KISS.Safety Justin Reid took everybody back to Westeros, dressing up as the Night King from "Game of Thrones. "But the one who made all of our Halloween costume dreams come true was DeAndre Hopkins, who might give Will Smith a run for his money as the Genie in "Aladdin.

A few years ago they made a short trip to Mexico City but now London is calling. For the first time the Texans will take part in the NFL's partnership with London and will play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. There's a lot of different things that we can do with Whitney. I think there's a lot of different things that we can do. Texans QB Deshaun Watson's top quotes from his Wednesday media sessionWhat did you think of London when you went this summer?

A few years ago they made a short trip to Mexico City but now London is calling. For the first time the Texans will take part in the NFL's partnership with London and will play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. There's a lot of different things that we can do with Whitney. I think there's a lot of different things that we can do. Texans QB Deshaun Watson's top quotes from his Wednesday media sessionWhat did you think of London when you went this summer?

Rock is about finding who you are. You don't necessarily have to play your instrument very well at all. If you need a couples costume idea, Watson's could work as his date dressed as the character Sally from the same film.Texans' linebacker Whitney Mercilus embodied what it takes to "Rock on!" as he and other players went as the band KISS.Safety Justin Reid took everybody back to Westeros, dressing up as the Night King from "Game of Thrones. "But the one who made all of our Halloween costume dreams come true was DeAndre Hopkins, who might give Will Smith a run for his money as the Genie in "Aladdin.

This month, get a taste of "The Hangover" sandwich, created by Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus and Legacy Restaurants chef Alex Padilla. Proceeds from every sandwich sold will benefit the WithMerci Foundation, which provides support to families of children with disabilities and special needs. Happy hour will be available Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the 3rd Bar side and outdoor patio. Happy Hour will be offered Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. One hundred percent of the event proceeds will benefit after-school programming in six northeast Houston elementary schools.

HOUSTON, Texa (KTRK) -- Antone's Famous Po' Boys has rolled out a new original sandwich created by a particular Houston Texans star.Texans' linebacker Whitney Mercilus teamed up with the popular deli chain to create "The Hangover" sandwich.The new sandwich is made up of scrambled eggs and smoked Gouda, layered between two thick slices of brioche french toast, and topped off with slices of bacon, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.Not only does it look mouthwatering, but it's also for a good cause.According to Antone's, during October, they will donate 50 percent of the sales from the sandwich to the WithMerci Foundation So, would you give it a try?

Whitney Mercilus and his foundation are hosting a special event to help students get ready for their first day of school.