LOS ANGELES – Michael Brockers began his first trip into free agency with uncertainty and excitement about what might be next in an eight-year NFL career spent entirely with the Los Angeles Rams.
The stalwart defensive tackle ended up grateful for the bizarre twist that sent him back to the Rams after all. For about 10 days last month, Brockers thought he was joining the Super Bowl-contending Baltimore Ravens on a lucrative three-year contract.
But the Ravens couldn't assuage their concerns about his left ankle because of travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The worries led Baltimore to change its contract offer — and ultimately led Brockers to re-sign with the Rams, who had no such concerns about a player they know well.