Former Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus will be stepping behind the bar this evening for his annual ‘Cocktails For a Cause’ event, raising awareness and money for his ‘WithMerci’ foundation.

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.

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.

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.

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.