Merriman, 28, has battled injuries the last four years. He tore ligaments in his knee during training camp of the 2008 season. He tried to play through it but went on the shelf and had season-ending surgery. He was troubled in 2009 by the same knee injury and a foot injury. He was acquired by the Bills via waivers after being released by the Chargers in November of 2010. He finished that season on Injured Reserve with a torn achilles tendon.
The man they call "Lights Out" has only been able do his ritualistic sack dance twice in the last three seasons. Not being able to see that dance on a football field again seems likely. A comeback is not out of the question but not guaranteed, even if Merriman was once thought of as the premier pass rusher in the league.
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