Excluding special teams, there isn’t a single player who’s been with the Los Angeles Rams longer than Michael Brockers. He’s spent eight years with the organization since being a first-round pick in 2012.
Though he’s never been a Pro Bowler or a household name for anyone outside of L.A. or St. Louis, Brockers is one of the most well-respected players in the locker room and among fans. It’s easy to see why, too.
Ahead of becoming a free agent in March, Brockers penned this thank you letter to Rams fans, reminiscing on the last eight years. It had the feel of a goodbye, but unless he knows something everyone else doesn’t, the Rams haven’t moved on from him yet.
Dear @RamsNFL Nation,
No matter what happens next, I was honored to be a Ram. Honored to be a part of this organization, and honored to put those horns on. #SincerelyYours, @michaelbrockers pic.twitter.com/KB6kAjsS8M
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) January 31, 2020
Brockers thanked GM Les Snead and owner Stan Kroenke and the entire organization for giving him the chance to prove himself with the Rams. He also touched on what it was like to play alongside Aaron Donald and Dante Fowler Jr., as well as the Rams’ other key players.
“You know, teaming up with Aaron and Dante and Cory [Littleton] and [Jared] Goff and Whit [Andrew Whitworth]. Everybody, man,” he said. “It was just crazy – the rest of the guys. We brought Showtime back to L.A. and we just feel like it was the greatest experience for the fans here to enjoy that with us.
“I think it’d be safe to say that it’ll be thriving for a long time – way after I’m done with the game.”
Brockers doesn’t know what his future holds, but he didn’t want to miss the chance to thank fans and the team before they potentially part ways in March.
“No matter what happens next, I was honored to be a Ram, honored to be a part of this organization and honored to put those horns on. Me and my family can’t wait to see what’s next and we just want to say thank you,” Brockers said in closing. “Peace and love, and see you soon.”
In addition to Brockers hitting free agency, so too will Cory Littleton, Dante Fowler and Andrew Whitworth. Keeping all of them will be impossible due to the salary cap, so the front office will have to pick and choose.