Brockers (ankle) had a recent tryout with the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Brockers has been durable for most of his career, but struggled to stay on the field in 2022 with the Lions. He recorded four tackles in six games and was released by the Lions in February. The 11-year vet is attempting to find his way back onto an NFL roster.
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Michael Brockers: Done in Detroit
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The Lions released Brockers on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
As a result of the move, the Lions are slated to save $10 million against their salary cap for the coming season. The 32-year-old saw a massive decline in his productivity in 2022 considering that he registered just four tackles across the six games he suited up for. Brockers is thus set to become a free agent and is poised to play his twelfth NFL season elsewhere.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Slowing down
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Brockers (ankle) recorded four tackles and one pass breakup over six games in 2022.
Once a dependable piece up front, the 32-year-old Brockers showed clear signs of decline early on this year, and he was largely a healthy scratch for the majority of the games after Detroit's Week 6 bye, though he was listed as out with an ankle injury for the season's final contest. Considering the Lions can save nearly $14 million against the cap by parting ways with him this offseason, Brockers would need to take a hefty pay cut to return to the Motor City in 2023.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Another DNP on Sunday
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Brockers (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday at Green Bay.
Brockers showed up on the Week 18 injury report Thursday as a DNP due to an ankle injury. His absence extended into Friday and the weekend as he sits out a seventh consecutive contest. Alim McNeill, Isaiah Buggs and Benito Jones will continue to handle defensive tackle for Detroit.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Back in full Tuesday
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Brockers (illness) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, per the team's official site.
After missing Detroit's Week 15 matchup against the Jets due to an illness, Brockers was listed as a full participant during Tuesday's walk-through session, suggesting that he'll be available if needed Saturday versus Carolina.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Won't play Sunday
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Brockers (illness) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Jets, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Brockers will sit out his fourth consecutive game in Week 15, this time with an illness. Benito Jones should continue to be rotated in more frequently at defensive tackle in the veteran Brockers' absence.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Unlikely to play
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Brockers (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Brockers didn't practice Thursday or Friday due to an illness and is unlikely to play Sunday. If the veteran is sidelined, Benito Jones would be the only healthy backup defensive tackle behind Isaiah Buggs and Alim McNeill.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Brockers (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Dolphins.
Brockers is a healthy scratch for the second week in a row after coming into this season as an expected starter. He'll work to suit back up next Sunday against the Packers.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: On COVID list
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Brockers (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Brockers was able to play through a knee injury last week against the Falcons, but his availability for Week 17 is now up in the air while going through the health and safety protocols. Levi Onwuzurike and Jashon Cornell could be more involved in the defensive line rotation Sunday in Seattle if Brockers is sidelined.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Listed as questionable for Sunday
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Brockers (knee) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.
Brockers has engaged in a limited practice session each day this week, so he appears to have a chance to suit up. The veteran has notched 47 tackles and one sack in his first season with Detroit.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Cleared for Week 12
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Brockers (knee) is active for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Brockers had been listed as questionable after the knee issue limited his activity in practices Tuesday and Wednesday, but he should be able to handle a normal workload Thanksgiving Day. Through 10 outings in his first season in Detroit, Brockers has recorded 33 tackles (17 solo) and one sack.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Deemed questionable
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Brockers (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Packers.
Brockers dealt with this injury ahead of the season opener but managed to suit up, sealing the edge well with five tackles (three solo). This could be something he manages for a while. The 2012 first-round pick was a limited participant all week in practice.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Active for Week 1
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Brockers (shoulder) is active for Sunday's season opener against the 49ers.
Brockers was unable to log a full practice in any of Detroit's three sessions this week, but he was still expected to be available, which will be the case here. The veteran defensive end hasn't missed more than three games in any of his nine previous NFL seasons.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Officially listed as questionable
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Brockers (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.
Brockers practiced on a limited basis during all three of Detroit's sessions this week. Considering coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Brockers will be available for the season opener, expect to see the starting defensive end on the field come Sunday barring a setback.
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Lions' Michael Brockers: Ready to go for Week 1
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Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Brockers (undisclosed) will be ready to go Week 1, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Campbell was reportedly hesitant to play Brockers if he felt he wasn't 100 percent, so the vote of confidence from the skeptical coach is a great sign of Brockers' health. The 30-year-old has totaled 13.5 sacks over his previous four seasons with the Rams.
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Rams' Michael Brockers: Manages five sacks in 2020
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Brockers recorded 51 tackles (21 solo) and five sacks across 15 regular-season contests in 2020.
Brockers recorded the second-highest sack total of his career in 2020, feasting on opposing offensive lines that were more concerned with stopping the likes of Aaron Donald (13.5 sacks) and Leonard Floyd (10.5 sacks). The Rams have a potential out from Brockers' contract after 2021, but the 30-year-old veteran is set to reprise his usual starting role with the team for at least one more season.
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Rams' Michael Brockers: Won't face Cardinals in Week 17
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Coach Sean McVay said Brockers (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Cardinals, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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' Michael Brockers: Collects two sacks
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Brockers had five tackles (three solo) and two sacks during Thursday's 24-3 win over the Patriots.
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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Rams' Michael Brockers: All clear Wednesday
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Brockers (neck) doesn't carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Patriots, Cameron DaSilva of the USA Today reports.
Brockers' coach Sean McVay told reporters Tuesday that he was expected to play, so this news isn't quite surprising. The veteran has been 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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Rams' Michael Brockers: Suffers stinger
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Brockers sustained a stinger during Sunday's win over the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
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.
