Michael Brockers briefly left Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals with an apparent injury, but he was fortunately able to return a little while later. However, as encouraging as his return to the field was, his status for Thursday’s game against the Patriots is not yet clear.
On Monday, Sean McVay provided an update on Brockers, saying he suffered a stinger and although he’s feeling better now, he’s not certain to play this week.
Sean McVay said DL Michael Brockers sustained a stinger yesterday. "He was feeling better," but don't know what that means for Thursday vs. Patriots. McVay said he'll have more clarity tomorrow.
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) December 7, 2020
It hurts the Rams that they’re on a short week, giving Brockers three fewer days to recover than he would in a normal week. He’s a tough player and proved that by being able to return to the game Sunday, but the Rams won’t put him at risk of making the injury worse if he’s not fully healthy by Thursday.
Brockers made just one tackle in the win over Arizona, but he’s been a key contributor up front, playing the second-most snaps of any Rams defensive lineman this season.
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