Michael Brockers very quietly had a good season for the Rams in 2019. He had a career-high 63 tackles, nine QB hits (second-most in career), three tackles for loss and three sacks, helping the run defense improve dramatically over the 2018 season.
His campaign ended on a sour note, though, when he was carted off the field in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Cardinals with an ankle injury. He couldn’t put any pressure on his left leg and was in obvious pain, which isn’t a sight any Rams fan wanted to see in the season finale.
Fortunately, the Rams shared some good news on the injury Tuesday after getting the results of his MRI. Brockers has a high ankle sprain and will not need surgery, which is a huge plus with him entering free agency this offseason.
DT Michael Brockers has only a high ankle sprain and no fracture, the Rams say. He won't need surgery. Good news for a guy heading into unrestricted free agency.
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) December 31, 2019
Brockers is one of the longest-tenured players in Los Angeles and a fan favorite. The Rams don’t have a surefire replacement at defensive end for him if he leaves, so they’d probably like to bring him back in 2020. With limited cap space and other players still to pay, the Rams may not be able to afford the veteran defensive lineman.
Brockers just turned 29 in December so he still has plenty of good football left in him.
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