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Lindsey ThiryESPN
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Los Angeles Rams activated reserve striker Michael Brockers / COVID-19, the team announced on Friday.
The change comes a day before the Rams (10-6) face NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks (12-4) in a wild-card playoff game on Saturday at Lumen Field. The Rams and Seahawks share the regular season series, each winning at home.
Last week, Brockers and wide receiver Cooper Kupp were the first team holders this season to lose a game because they were placed on the reserve / COVID-19 list. However, the Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals to secure a playoff spot.
Kupp, the main 974-yard Rams receiver this season, was activated earlier this week and is due to start on Saturday. It is anticipated that Brockers, who had five sacks to defend the top of the NFL ranking this season, will play against the Seahawks.
Their return is the last of a positive week for the health of the team.
Left-back Andrew Whitworth has been activated from the injured reserve and is due to start on Saturday. He has been out of the field since week 10, when he suffered a break in the PCL and MCL in his left knee against the Seahawks and was taken off the field.
There are doubts about the situation of the Rams quarterback, and coach Sean McVay said he would not announce a starter before the game started.
Jared Goff underwent thumb surgery on December 28 and missed the end of the regular season. However, the fifth-year defender took part in training this week and said his surgically repaired thumb felt good and that he thought he would be ready to go if he had to play anytime on Saturday.
If Goff is unable to play, reserve John Wolford, who won a victory in his first NFL game last Sunday, will enter the game again.