For 16 weeks, the Rams dodged many of the COVID-19 related issues experienced by many other NFL teams, especially the loss of starters. On Thursday, defensive lineman Michael Brockers was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, joining receiver Cooper Kupp, who was placed on the list Tuesday. Brockers is the third starter to be lost since Monday, when quarterback Jared Goff had surgery to repair a broken right thumb. Star defensive tackle Aaron Donald said Brockers and Kupp were “leaders and playmakers,” but the Rams would “hold it down” for them. AdvertisementDefensive end Morgan Fox (97) could be the Rams’ starter Sunday in place of Michael Brockers, who is on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 31, 2020 20:16 UTC