One of the big issues NFL teams are facing as they carry out free agency during the coronavirus pandemic is the inability for team doctors to perform physicals on potential signings. That is becoming a problem for one potential Baltimore Ravens signing.
According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, the Ravens have not finalized their deal with defensive lineman Michael Brockers due to concerns over the player’s physical, which turned up an issue with his ankle. That has called into question whether they’ll sign Brockers to the originally agreed deal, and they actually looked at potential alternatives on the market as well.
Why did Ravens have interest in Ndamumkong Suh? One possible reason is a recent physical performed by an independent doctor turned up concerns about DT Michael Brockers' ankle, per sources. Brockers sustained a high-ankle sprain late last year.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) March 25, 2020
It's been challenging for the Ravens to get a handle on Brockers' condition due to restrictions in place because of Covid-19. The uncertainty has them considering options. Brockers and the Ravens agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal on first day of negotiation window last wk
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) March 25, 2020
Ravens still expecting to sign Brockers, but it's taken longer than they had hoped. Team has announced all its deals, but there's been no announcement about Brockers. The holdup has been the results of the physical Brockers took, which was performed by independent doctor.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) March 25, 2020
The Ravens want to make it work with Brockers, but the questions are: will it be for the 3-year, 30 million deal and will ankle affect his readiness for 2020 season.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) March 25, 2020
Brockers had an agreed deal nine days ago. Normally this would be sorted more quickly, but the restrictions on travel are proving a major issue here. It’s honestly a surprise that this has not happened with more deals to this point.
