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The Los Angeles Rams looked dead in the water after the first five weeks of the 2024 season as they went 1-4, nearly sinking all hope of a playoff appearance.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / May 20

Former Rams Star Sees Los Angeles as Eagles' Top Threat

Michael Brockers toiled for 11 years in the NFL, launching his career with the Rams in 2012 and finishing it with the Lions in 2022. So, he’s the perfect person to ask which team presents the NFC’s most significant threat to the Super Bowl champion Eagles.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / April 18

Former Top Pick to Announce Rams' Draft Selection

From 2012-2020, former Rams defensive end Michael Brockers served the franchise with endless effort, intensity, and an endearing attitude that carried through the defensive meeting rooms.

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NFL News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / February 21

Former Defender Tells Story Behind Surprising Ravens Cut

In the oh so enjoyable month of March 2020, the Baltimore Ravens made it a point to re-do their defensive line. They did so with the addition of defensive tackle Calais Campbell via trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they had another lineman in their sights around the same time.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

NFL News / Baltimore Beatdown / February 20

Michael Brockers explains why he wasn’t signed by the Ravens in 2020

Michael Brockers gives the short answer of how he didn’t end up a Raven in 2020. Early in 2020, the Baltimore Ravens were revamping their defensive line.

NFL News / The Rams Wire / August 22, 2024

Look: Michael Brockers visits Rams-Texans practice in Houston

When the Rams were out in Oxnard for their joint practice with the Cowboys, they had a couple of special visitors when Aaron Donald and Andrew Whitworth showed up.

NFL News / LAFB Network / July 9, 2024

USC Football: Former NFL Defensive Star ‘If you want to be developed, go to USC’

USC Football‘s new co-defensive coordinator, defensive line coach, and run game coordinator has been praised across the board from his coaching prowess to his recruiting ability.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / May 18, 2024

Former Rams Defensive Lineman Michael Brockers Announces Retirement From NFL

The Los Angeles Rams defensive line will look different in the 2024 NFL season after Aaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL. Donald was the cornerstone of the Rams’ defense for a decade, but without him upfront head coach Sean McVay and defensive coordinator will need to lean on their young upstart group to fill the void.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2024

Former first-round pick retires from NFL after 11 seasons

Former Rams first-round pick retires from NFL after 11 seasons

After 11 years in the league, Michael Brockers has announced that he has retired from the NFL.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / May 16, 2024

Veteran DL announces retirement

He took to Instagram on Thursday to announce he will retire from the NFL after 11 seasons.

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Detroit Lions News / ESPN / May 16, 2024

Former Rams, Lions DL Brockers retires from NFL

Veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 15, 2024

Veteran DL Michael Brockers Announced Retirement

Former NFL DL Michael Brockers announced on Tuesday he’s officially calling it quits on his NFL career. Brockers didn’t play last season, so he’s been unofficially retired for some time now.

Los Angeles Rams News / Gridiron Heroics / May 15, 2024

Los Angeles Rams 2012 1st-Round Pick, Star Player Announces Retirement

A former Los Angeles Rams star defender is stepping away from football after over a decade in the league. The move came after a season of inactivity for the 33-year-old.

NFL News / The Rams Wire / May 14, 2024

Former Rams DL Michael Brockers announces retirement from NFL

Michael Brockers was the heart and soul of the Rams defense for nearly a decade after being the team’s first-round pick in 2012, but after 11 seasons in the NFL, he’s calling it a career.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2021

Goff: Relationship with Brockers is 'all good'

Jared Goff: Relationship with Michael Brockers is 'all good'

With everything sorted out, the two can now focus on helping the Lions turn things around.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 8, 2021

Rams' Michael Brockers 'crossing fingers' Seahawks trade Russell Wilson

Michael Brockers is no stranger to facing Russell Wilson as longtime NFC West rivals, and Brockers says he would welcome a trade for the one-time Super Bowl champion.

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