Washington Redskins
Phillip Merling - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 315 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/19/1985 |
| Birthplace | Memphis, TN |
| College | Clemson |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 1st pick by Dolphins |
Redskins sign seven to practice squad
The Redskins announced Sunday that they have signed the following players to their practice squad: WR Terrence Austin, OL Selvish Capers, OL Erik Cook, LB Rob Jackson, OL Will Robinson, S Anderson Russell and RB Ryan Torain.
Redskins trade CB Tryon to Colts
According the NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora, the Redskins have traded CB Justin Tryon to the Colts.
Report: Redskins part ways with RB Parker
The Redskins have released RBs Willie Parker and Ryan Torain, according to ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.
QB Beck signs extension with Redskins
QB John Beck agreed to a two-year extension with Washington, keeping him with the Redskins through 2012.
LB Davis doesn't last long with Redskins
Washington released four players Tuesday, including a rookie whom they acquired a day earlier.
Redskins place WR Kelly on I.R.
Redskins WR Malcolm Kelly, a former second-round draft pick, was never able to get 100 percent healthy in training camp, so Washington placed him on injured reserve Tuesday.
Redskins, Rams make two trades
The Redskins and Rams made two separate trades Monday, with each team acquiring a rookie player that they believe could make the 53-man roster.
Front three vital to Redskins' defense
For all the talk of Albert Haynesworth and his ongoing saga with the Redskins, the other D-linemen on the team will have a lot to say about how successful the defense will fare this season.
Shanahan leaves McNabb's status for opener in question
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Sunday that he is unsure if QB Donovan McNabb will be ready for the season opener as McNabb nurses a sore left ankle.
Fitz's Four-Course Fantasy Feast
Pat Fitzmaurice examines two offenses going in opposite directions — the Cardinals' and the Redskins' — and provides other observations directed at fantasy football owners.
McNabb to miss preseason game against the Jets
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan announced that QB Donovan McNabb will not play Friday against the Jets after he injured his left ankle against the Ravens.
Redskins add veteran safety, fullback
The Redskins signed two former Steelers, veteran S Tyrone Carter and FB Carey Davis, on Monday, and they released veteran LB Chris Draft.
Report: Haynesworth has muscle condition
Embattled Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth missed practice last week due to a muscle condition.
Report: Redskins FS Moore could miss 4-6 weeks
Redskins FS Kareem Moore could miss 4-6 weeks after suffering what's believed to be a sprained MCL in Saturday night's preseason contest against the Ravens, according to the Washington Post.
Headache, not dehydration, keeps Haynesworth out of practice
On Thursday, Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth missed another practice, this time because of a headache.
PLAYER NEWS
Merling has been activated by the Miami Dolphins less than four months after an Achilles' tendon injury that was feared to be season-ending.|||||||
Merling had 33 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks last season. He was hurt shortly before training camp began and went on the reserve non-football injury list in August. His return bolsters depth at end, where the Dolphins lost top draft pick Jared Odrick to a season-ending foot injury after he played only one game.
Defensive end Phillip Merling was in practice with the Miami Dolphins on Friday, less than 24 hours being freed from jail following an aggravated battery charge against a pregnant woman.|||||||
He was arrested in Weston, Fla. on Wednesday, then released from Broward County Jail on Thursday afternoon after posting $15,000 bond. The court ordered him to have no direct or indirect contact with the woman, who is his girlfriend, along with other restrictions like banning him from possessing firearms while out on bond.
