The list of Green Bay Packer players added to the injured reserve list grew on Tuesday.

Linebacker Whitney Mercilus, who was injured on Sunday, was put on the list with a torn bicep muscle and will be out for the season.  The Packers added outside linebacker Tipa Galeal from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster and also signed linebacker La’Darius Hamilton and running back Kerrith Whyte the practice squad.  In order to make room on the roster, the Packers released defensive lineman Auzoyah Alufohai from the practice squad.