A thrust reverser blocker door assembly for use in turbofan engines includes an engine nacelle with an aft translating cowl that is movable from a stowed position to a deployed position. An engine case is disposed within the engine nacelle forming an airflow duct therebetween. A gap is uncovered when the translating cowl is moved into the deployed position, and a cascade vane set is positioned in the gap. A blocker door covers the cascade vane set while in the stowed position and blocks a portion of the airflow duct while in the deployed position. A geometrically shaped drag link is pivotally connected to the engine case at a first end and connected to the blocker door at a second end. While in the deployed position, the shape of the drag link provides clearance from the engine case.
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