The Packers signed DE Phillip Merling last week to add depth and competition along their D-line. But Merling was nowhere to be seen at Wednesday’s OTA practice. It’s possible Merling, who wasn’t believed to be injured but had reported overweight, was indoors doing conditioning.
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