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Phillip Merling | Defensive Lineman

Team:	Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:	(28) / 4/19/1985
Ht / Wt:	6'5' / 315
College:	Clemson
Contract:	view contract details [x] 1/8/2013: Signed a one-year, $715,000 contract. 2014: Free Agent
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Redskins signed DE Phillip Merling, NT Chigbo Anunoby, DL Dom Hamilton, FB Eric Kettani, CB Korey Lindsey, and TE Deangelo Peterson to reserve/future contracts.

Merling is the headliner as the 32nd overall pick in the 2008 draft. He was a colossal bust in Miami, compiling just 66 tackles and 3.5 sacks in four years. Merling landed in Green Bay last spring, but lasted just three games before being released. Jan 8 - 4:34 PM

Redskins sign Merling to futures contract
Jan 8 - 4:34 PM
Packers release Merling to make room for Neal
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 04:56:00 PM
Packers sign former Packers DE Merling
Wed, May 23, 2012 12:01:00 PM
Dolphins release second-round bust DE Merling
Mon, Apr 23, 2012 09:58:00 AM

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Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Packers released DE Phillip Merling.

Merling was the odd man out after Mike Neal was activated from the suspended list. A former second-round pick by the Dolphins in 2008, Merling recorded just two tackles in very limited action with Green Bay this season.

Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter

Sat, Oct 6, 2012 04:56:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Packers signed DE Phillip Merling, formerly of the Dolphins.

The No. 32 pick in the 2008 draft, Merling was released last month after combining for just seven tackles over the past two seasons. He hasn't been the same since a 2010 Achilles injury. At age 27, Merling is worth a roll of the dice for a team seeking an upgrade at right end in Dom Capers' 3-4 defense.

Wed, May 23, 2012 12:01:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins released DE Phillip Merling.

Merling has been a bust since the Dolphins drafted him 32nd overall in 2008, but the move is somewhat surprising after they re-signed him to a one-year, $1.26 million deal last month. Merling's salary was not guaranteed, however, and he reportedly skipped voluntary workouts. Limited to five games and three tackles by an Achilles injury in 2010, Merling was active just 10 times in 2011. He hasn't notched a sack since 2009. Merling is still young and was regarded highly enough coming out of Clemson to get another shot soon.

Source: Jeff Darlington on Twitter

Mon, Apr 23, 2012 09:58:00 AM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins re-signed restricted free agent DE Phillip Merling to a one-year, $1.26 million contract.

Merling has been a bust as the former 32nd overall pick in the draft, but the Fins will give him one more shot to make an impact in 2012 training camp. His salary is not guaranteed. Merling turns 27 in April. While there's some feeling that Miami's move from a 3-4 to 4-3 scheme could rejuvenate Merling, his continued recovery from a torn Achilles' has sapped his explosiveness.

Tue, Mar 13, 2012 03:36:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins DE Phillip Merling is scheduled for restricted free agency this offseason.

Merling's free agency status was a bit murky because he's been in the NFL for four years, which would ordinarily make him unrestricted. But Merling spent 11 games on 2010 on the reserve/non-football injury list, falling one game short of an "accrued year." The Dolphins will easily be able to retain Merling with an original pick tender. He was a second-rounder in 2008.

Source: Miami Herald

Mon, Feb 13, 2012 04:20:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins DE Phillip Merling has shown decreased explosiveness in training camp after missing much of last season with an Achilles' injury.

Merling is running as the No. 5 end behind Randy Starks, Kendall Langford, Tony McDaniel, and Jared Odrick. The Miami Herald suggests Merling could be on the bubble, or perhaps traded if the right offer comes along. Defensive end is the Dolphins' deepest position. Merling has one tackle this preseason.

Source: Miami Herald

Wed, Aug 31, 2011 02:54:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Phillip Merling, Jared Odrick, Randy Starks and Kendall Langford will likely compete for one starting defensive end spot in 2011, according to the Sun-Sentinel.

The Dolphins have a hole at defense end and are expected to also be searching for Paul Soliai's replacement at defensive tackle. It's possible Merling could hold that spot down in nickel sets, but both spots figure to be filled by some kind of committee.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Mon, Feb 14, 2011 10:08:00 AM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Phillip Merling played about 15 snaps in his first game off Achilles' surgery.

Merling has made a remarkable recovery as he went under the knife just 4 1/2 months ago. He played defensive tackle in the nickel and saw some time at defensive end in the base defense. Most importantly, Merling came out of the game feeling healthy.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Sun, Dec 5, 2010 08:22:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins activated DE Phillip Merling (Achilles) from the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List.

Merling isn't ready for game action just yet, but he's made an impressive recovery from a July Achilles' tendon tear. The Dolphins apparently remain high on his talent, but he's not going to be an impact player down the stretch.

Tue, Nov 30, 2010 06:48:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins DE Phillip Merling practiced Monday for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon in July.

Merling is on the reserve/non-football injury list and the team has eight days to decide whether he's healthy enough to be placed on the 53-man roster. The former second-round pick hasn't done a lot in his two years with the team and doesn't figure to be a difference-maker down the stretch if activated.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Mon, Nov 22, 2010 01:38:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

The Dolphins stated Tuesday that felony aggravated battery charges against DE Phillip Merling have been dropped.

Merling was arrested in late May and accused of hitting his pregnant girlfriend in the face. With the charges dropped, the first-time offender of the league's personal conduct policy is unlikely to face suspension.

Source: Ben Volin on Twitter

Tue, Nov 16, 2010 03:17:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins DE Phillip Merling (Achilles) has reportedly been telling friends he is set to be activated to the 53-man roster.

Since August, Merling has been on the non-football injury list. The NFI allows a player to return at midseason, and Merling has been jogging lightly for a month. He's not going to be ready to play in the next couple of weeks, but it looks like the Dolphins want to have him on hand for December and possibly January.

Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Tue, Nov 9, 2010 09:39:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

Dolphins placed DE Phillip Merling on the non-football injury list with a torn Achilles' tendon.

Players placed on NFI can theoretically return by midseason, but that won't be the case for Merling. The former No. 32 overall pick will return to compete for a roster spot in 2011. Merling's impact to this point has been minimal.

Tue, Aug 31, 2010 05:07:00 PM

Phillip Merling - DL - Redskins

The Miami Herald confirms that Dolphins DE Phillip Merling will miss the 2010 season after tearing his Achilles' tendon.

Merling reportedly sustained the injury during a football workout, putting the finishing touches on a nightmare offseason. The last pick of the 2008 first round had taken the majority of the first-team reps at right defensive end in spring practices. The Dolphins will now rely on this year's first-rounder Jared Odrick after losing both Merling and NT Jason Ferguson in the past week.

Source: Miami Herald

Thu, Jul 22, 2010 08:29:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Robert Griffin III Sidelined Robert Griffin III's (ACL, LCL surgery) father says his son has been throwing footballs since April and insists RG3's recovery remains "on cue." "Robert is doing extremely well as far as the timetable," said RG2. "He's been doing a lot overtime, he never stops. He was throwing some prior to the draft. Everything seems to be on cue. Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener." RG3 tore his right ACL at Baylor four years ago. "He might be a little ahead of himself in terms of doing what he did then compared to now," RG2 said. "He's smarter, stronger, wiser." May 17
	2	Kirk Cousins
	3	Rex Grossman
	4	Pat White
RB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
	3	Roy Helu Sidelined CSN Washington believes Roy Helu and No. 154 pick RB Chris Thompson are competing for the same roster spot. The same is true of Evan Royster and No. 228 pick Jawan Jamison. Thompson and Helu are both change-of-pace type runners, while Royster and Jamison rely more on vision and power. Jamison is the longest shot of the four, but Helu's roster spot will very much be in danger if he doesn't report to camp 100 percent healthy and stay 100 percent healthy. May 19
	4	Chris Thompson Sidelined Redskins agreed to terms with No. 154 overall pick RB Chris Thompson on a four-year contract. Recovering from an October ACL tear, Thompson is questionable for the beginning of training camp. Thompson is a thimble of a football player at 5-foot-7, 192 pounds, but coach Mike Shanahan believes he would have been a first- or second-round pick if not for his injury. That's because of his electric speed. Thompson could eventually make noise as a scat/third-down back, but will most likely be "redshirted" this season. May 15
	5	Jawan Jamison
GLB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
3RB	1	Alfred Morris
	2	Evan Royster
FB	1	Darrel Young
	2	Dorson Boyce I.L. Redskins FB Dorson Boyce (shoulder) could be cleared for contact this week. Boyce tore his labrum in the preseason finale last year. The 24-year-old rushed ten times for 44 yards in exhibition action last season. He could compete for a special teams role or a spot on the practice squad. Apr 20
	3	Eric Kettani
WR1	1	Pierre Garcon Sidelined Pierre Garcon (foot) isn't sure if he'll be 100 percent healthy for 2013. "I’ll be healthy enough to play," Garcon said Thursday on NFL Network. "I can’t say I’ll be 100 percent, but I’ll be back out there helping the team in any way possible." Garcon isn't sure if he'll go full steam during OTAs. Garcon played through the injury in 2012, but it's a concern he's already resigned to the possibility of playing at less than 100 percent for the second consecutive season. Garcon could eventually require surgery, but has thus far avoided it because there's no guarantee it will correct the issue. Apr 12
	2	Santana Moss
	3	Aldrick Robinson
	4	Skye Dawson
	5	Chip Reeves
WR2	1	Josh Morgan Sidelined Josh Morgan had ligaments in each of his hands repaired after the season. Tack this issue on top of ongoing concerns surrounding Morgan's right leg issues. After appearing to lack burst last season, he had surgery to remove a plate and seven screws from his right ankle in January. Morgan may not be ready for OTAs. Feb 27
	2	Leonard Hankerson
	3	Dezmon Briscoe
	4	Nick Williams
	5	Lance Lewis
WR3	1	Santana Moss
TE	1	Fred Davis Sidelined Speaking in a Wednesday presser, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Fred Davis (Achilles) has made "strides," but the team won't know how far he's progressed before OTAs. Davis is six months removed from the Achilles' tear, and expects to be fully cleared by June. Despite Davis' bullish outlook, he's a strong candidate to begin camp on active/PUP, with a stint on reserve/PUP possible to begin the year. Apr 24
	2	Logan Paulsen
	3	Jordan Reed Sidelined Redskins third-round TE Jordan Reed did not participate in rookie minicamp due to a bone bruise in his knee and a pulled quad. Reed, the 85th pick in the draft, pulled a quad, which resulted in knee soreness. The Redskins are "hopeful" he'll be able to get back to action in a "couple weeks." Washington starts OTAs on May 20, and Reed should be on the field. May 5
	4	Niles Paul
	5	Deangelo Peterson
K	1	Kai Forbath

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