The Rams will exercise the fifth-year option on Brockers' contract, the Post-Dispatch reports.

With the move, the 2012 first-rounder will be slated to earn $6.15 million in the 2016 season. The 24-year-old Brockers started all 16 games for the Rams last season, tallying 32 tackles and two sacks, while making more of a mark as a run-stuffer than as a pass-rusher for the team.

Brocks (ankle) is not on the Week 1 injury report.

Brockers will likely start at tackle for St. Louis, even with the addition of first-round pick Aaron Donald. With Brockers, Donald and Kendall Langford at tackle, the Rams might boast the best one-two-three punch at the position in the whole league.

Brockers' ankle injury isn't serious and he has a shot at playing in Thursday's preseason finale, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Good news for the Rams, as they don't need another long-term injury to deal with. Brockers helped the St. Louis front seven turn into a force last season and should continue to aid the squad.

Brockers left Saturday's preseason tilt with Cleveland after re-aggravating the ankle injury that's been bothering him all preseason.

The injury comes at a particularly bad time for Brockers, as Aaron Donald has emerged as a force as his backup. If Brockers can't get back on the field soon or struggles out of the gate, he may find his starting job in jeopardy.

Brockers (ankle) participated in Tuesday's practice, taking part in both individual and team drills, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

The injury forced Brockers out of last Saturday's preseason tilt with the Packers, but his return to practice suggests he could be available for the Rams' remaining two exhibitions. Brockers can be penciled in for a starting role at tackle on the team's deep defensive line.

Brockers (ankle) did some running in Wednesday's practice and appears to be getting healthy again, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Brockers is a key component of the defensive line, so the Rams are taking it slow with him. He may not play in Saturday's preseason game, but should play in game three or four.

Brockers left Saturday's practice with an ankle injury, ESPN.com reports.

Brockers left Friday's practice with the same injury, so the Rams will likely take it slow with the defensive lineman for the next week or so. Brockers isn't a starter, but he did have 32 tackles and four sacks as a well-used backup in 2013.

ESPN Rams reporter Nick Wagoner considers DT Michael Brockers a potential breakout candidate.

Brockers is coming off a solid season after dealing with injuries as a rookie, starting all 16 games and recording 5.5 sacks. He finished as the No. 45 overall defensive tackle by Pro Football Focus, but graded out positively against the run. With the addition of first-round DT Aaron Donald on the inside, Brockers should see less double-teams and more sack opportunities in 2014.

Rams DT Michael Brockers underwent cleanup surgery in February to remove bone chips from his left ankle, but is 100 percent for camp.

It's not the same ankle that Brockers hurt last preseason, costing him the first three games of his NFL career. Coach Jeff Fisher has been impressed with Brockers' camp. "He's worked very hard," Fisher said. "He's changed his body, and we think he can be a dominating player inside." We agree with Fisher's assessment.

The Rams are expecting "big things" from 2012 first-round pick Michael Brockers in his second year.

Slowed by a high ankle sprain early in his rookie season, Brockers came on very strong down the stretch and ranked 21st in Pro Football Focus' 4-3 defensive tackle run-stopping ratings. Brockers chipped in four sacks and a forced fumble in 12 starts. Brockers won't turn 23 years old until just before Christmas.

Michael Brockers led all Rams defensive tackles in snaps during Week 6 with 31.

Brockers has no sacks and two tackles in his three games, but he's contributing up the gut. The first-round rookie is part of an impressively physical Rams defense currently ranked seventh in the league.

Rams DT Michael Brockers suffered only "a little tweak" with his troublesome ankle in Sunday's win.

Making his NFL debut, Brockers crumpled to the ground on only his second series, but returned just a few plays later. "Got back in here, wrapped it up again, and got back in there," Brockers said. "Thought about the ankle a little bit. But in the game, the adrenaline's pumping and you kind of forget the ankle's there." Brockers was held off the stat sheet, but saw heavy snaps. He should be ready to make a bigger impact in Week 5.

Rams DT Michael Brockers (ankle) resumed practicing Wednesday.

Brockers only got in a limited session, but is "optimistic he'll be ready to play Sunday." The No. 14 pick would go a long way toward fortifying a run defense that's allowed 362 yards through three games. Brockers was impressive in the preseason.

Rams DT Michael Brockers (ankle) is expected to resume practicing this week.

Brockers participated in warmups ahead of Sunday's loss to the Bears, and the Rams sound optimistic that he'll be available for Week 4 against Seattle. St. Louis has been getting eviscerated by opposing running games without Brockers in the lineup. The 322-pound widebody's return could only help.

Rams DT Michael Brockers has finally shed his walking boot, a first step as he continues to recover from a high ankle sprain.

Brockers won't play against the Bears. In his absence, the Rams' defense has managed to allow a higher yards-per-carry average than any team in football.

Rams DT Michael Brockers (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 2.

Brockers' absence could be a bigger deal against the run-savvy Redskins than it was against the pass-happy Lions a week ago. Brockers is dealing with a high ankle sprain. The Rams have yet to place a timetable on his return.

Rams rookie DT Michael Brockers (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 1.

A Week 2 return had been Brockers' best-case scenario all along. UDFA Matt Conrath will also be inactive against Detroit with a knee injury, leaving uninspiring holdover Jermelle Cudjo to team up with recent waivers acquisition Kellen Heard next to Kendall Langford. Kevin Smith could be set up for a big game.

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reports Rams first-round pick Michael Brockers' ankle injury should only cost him 2-4 weeks.

La Canfora's report indicates Brockers avoided a dreaded high ankle sprain. Whereas the Rams may have been without Brockers until Week 4, they may now get him back as soon as Week 2 or 3. St. Louis will struggle to stop running games as long as Brockers is missing from the lineup. Look for the Rams to turn to a rotation of Matt Conrath and Kellen Heard to replace him against Detroit.

Rams rookie DT Michael Brockers has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain.

Rams rookie DT Michael Brockers was carted from the sideline to the locker room after sustaining a right ankle injury in the preseason finale.

Ravens OT Ramon Harewood landed on the side of Brockers' ankle, taking the first-rounder down for a minute or two in obvious pain. Trainers then helped Brockers walk off the field. This could be a high-ankle sprain for the impressive rookie.