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HOUSTON, Texas — The Texans plan to release defensive end Whitney Mercilus, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Texans drafted Mercilus in the first round in 2012, but this was his first year in Lovie Smith’s defense, which saw him move from outside linebacker to defensive end. In March, the 31-year-old Mercilus restructured his four-year, $54 million contract, making him a …

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