JANUARY 8, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
MICHAEL BROCKERS
Michael Brockers activated from Reserve/COVID-19 list Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers has been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
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Slated to return Saturday Head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that he expects Brockers to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Saturday's wild-card game against the Seahawks.
Impact It's unclear when Brockers will return to practice, but it sounds like there's a chance that he'll be present Thursday. Brockers' return would be a major boost for the Rams' defense, as he accrued 51 tackles and five sacks over 15 games this season.
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Won't face Cardinals in Week 17 Coach Sean McVay said Brockers (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Cardinals, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact With Brockers having been moved to the reserve/COVID-19 list on New Year's Eve, the defensive end's Week 17 status immediately came into question. It's now confirmed the 30-year-old will be forced into his first game absence of the 2020 campaign, elevating Morgan Fox into a potential starting role for Los Angeles' regular-season finale. Fox has recorded sacks in two of his past three appearances heading into the divisional clash.
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Rams add defensive lineman Michael Brockers to reserve/COVID-19 list The Rams placed defensive lineman Michael Brockers on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Brockers is the second starter this week to be placed on th...
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Lands on COVID list The Rams placed Brockers (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.
Impact Whether Brockers has tested positive for the virus or is isolating after being deemed a close contact, he won't be eligible to play Week 17. Morgan Fox will be a candidate to start at defensive end against the Cardinals on Sunday in his stead.
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Michael Brockers placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
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Collects two sacks Brockers had five tackles (three solo) and two sacks during Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots.
Impact Brockers now has five sacks on the year, which puts him in striking distance of breaking his own season-best record (5.5). The veteran still possesses fair fantasy upside in plus matchups.
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All clear Wednesday Brockers (neck) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Patriots, Cameron DaSilva of the USA Today reports.
Impact Brockers' coach Sean McVay told reporters Tuesday that he was expected to play, so this news isn't quite surprising. The veteran has solid in a starting role this year, racking up 38 tackles (15 solo) and three sacks over 12 games. Brockers is set to assume his usual role for Thursday's game, looking to wreck havoc with Aaron Donald across the defensive line.
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Limited in practice Tuesday Brockers (neck) was limited in practice Tuesday and is expected to play Thursday according to head coach Sean McVay, Kevin Modesti of The Daily News reports.
Impact Brockers was bumped up from DNP to LP in his second day on the practice field, a good sign the veteran defensive end is nearing full strength. Although McVay appears confident that Brockers will be on the field come Thursday, look for the final injury report coming Wednesday to paint a better picture of his game day status.
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DNP on Monday's injury report Brockers was listed as a non-participant on the Rams' estimated injury report, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact The LSU product hasn't missed a start all season, but his status may be in question with a short week ahead. Brockers suffered a stringer during Sunday's 38-28 win over the Cardinals, ending his day at a season-low 30 defensive snaps and one tackle. He'll have two more days to show progress on the practice field before Los Angeles hosts New England on Thursday night.
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Suffers stinger Brockers sustained a stinger during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 29-year-old played a season-low 47 percent of defensive snaps Sunday, but it appears he avoided a significant injury. However. Brockers' status for Thursday's matchup with the Patriots is in question with the short turnaround.
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