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Phillip Merling
53
Games
52
Solo Tackles
3.5
Sacks
1
Interceptions
Phillip Merling is a former defensive end out of Clemson, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 32nd overall pick (round 2) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 53 regular-season games from 2008 to 2013, with the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins.
Draft Details
Phillip Merling Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MIA | 14 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIA | 14 | 17 | 9 | 0 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | MIA | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | GB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | WAS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 41 | 18 | 0 | 3.5 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-4
Weight
276 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.73s
Bench Press
17 reps
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