Ex-LB Shawne Merriman open to fighting Greg Hardy

Shawne Merriman would consider stepping into the ring with fellow former NFLer Greg Hardy.

The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker revealed he'd be open to fighting Hardy after making his debut with the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation on Nov. 9.

"If I feel good, everything turns out the way I'm planning on it turning out on the 9th, I'd definitely be open to see what Greg Hardy got to offer," Merriman told TMZ Sports. "I've been watching him, he's been walking through guys, he looks great. And look, if it comes that time, I'm definitely, definitely open to making that happen."

Hardy, who signed a UFC deal in June, has won each of his two professional fights.