Packers' Ellis Merriweather: Active Friday

Green Bay Packers linebacker Ellis Merriweather has been upgraded to active for Friday's game against the New England Patriots.

Merriweather had missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, but he practiced in full on Thursday and was cleared to play by the team's medical staff.

The Packers are hoping that Merriweather can provide a boost to their defense, which has struggled in his absence.

Merriweather is a key member of the Packers' defense, and his return is a welcome sight for the team.

The Packers are currently third in the NFC North with a record of 7-6, and they need a win against the Patriots to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Merriweather's return should help the Packers defense improve, and it could be the difference between a win and a loss on Friday.

Here are some additional details about Merriweather's injury and his return to the lineup:

• Merriweather suffered a hamstring injury in the Packers' Week 11 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
• He missed the Packers' Week 12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Packers' Week 13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• Merriweather practiced in full on Thursday and was cleared to play by the team's medical staff.
• The Packers are hoping that Merriweather can provide a boost to their defense, which has struggled in his absence.
• The Packers are currently third in the NFC North with a record of 7-6, and they need a win against the Patriots to keep their playoff hopes alive.
• Merriweather's return should help the Packers defense improve, and it could be the difference between a win and a loss on Friday.