Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Wed 6/7/23 6:41 PM

Brockers (ankle) had a recent tryout with the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Fri 2/24/23 2:45 PM

The Lions released Brockers on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Sat 2/4/23 6:20 PM

Brockers (ankle) recorded four tackles and one pass breakup over six games in 2022.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Sun 1/8/23 7:21 PM

Brockers (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday at Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Tue 12/20/22 7:08 PM

Brockers (illness) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, per the team's official site.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Sat 12/17/22 3:17 PM

Brockers (illness) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Jets, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Fri 12/16/22 4:27 PM

Brockers (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Sun 10/30/22 11:43 AM

Brockers (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Mon 1/3/22 5:01 PM

Brockers (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Brockers missed Sunday's loss to the Seahawks after landing on the COVID-19 list last weeks, but he's now cleared the league protocols. He hadn't missed a game this season prior to the absence and has 51 tackles (23 solo) and one sack.

Michael Brockers
IL/DT FA
Thu 12/30/21 12:56 AM

Brockers (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.