Veteran free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, who has been linked to a coaching job at his alma mater of Tennessee State, hasn't given up the idea of playing in the NFL and has workouts scheduled post-draft. He would only coach if there are no more playing opportunities. The 35-year-old didn't play at all in 2020 and played in only two games in 2019 with the Washington Football Team. The two-time Pro Bowler was the 16th overall pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2008. DRC spent the first three seasons of his career with the Cardinals before playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders. It may be more of a long shot that he makes a return to an NFL field.
The Washington Redskins are expected to sign free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to an undisclosed deal, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. DRC announced his retirement just five months ago but has decided to give it another go. He'll be reunited with former Giants teammate Landon Collins, so signed a six-year deal this week. Rodgers-Cromartie will turn 33 on April 7, and it's fair to wonder how much he has left physically. He has plenty of experience and is expected to offer cornerback depth on a team that also has Josh Norman.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has announced his retirement on Tuesday. DRC had just eight tackles and a forced fumble in limited playing time for the Raiders this season. He'll finish his 11-year career with 2.5 sacks, 30 interceptions and six touchdowns while playing for the Cardinals, Eagles, Broncos, Giants and Raiders.
Free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie said he's in no rush to make a decision in free agency, and he may wait until "April sometime." The Redskins have shown some interest in DRC, but the veteran cornerback won't sign with them right away. Rodgers-Cromartie didn't intercept a pass last year for the first time since 2011, but he can still offer teams a veteran presence in the secondary. He had nine picks combined the previous two seasons with the G-Men. Washington is desperate for help in their secondary.
Free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is expected to visit with the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, and the Saints are next on his list, according to a source. DRC is looking for work after he was recently released from the Giants. The 31-year-old had 48 combined tackles for the G-Men in 2017 but failed to record an interception for the first time since 2011 with the Eagles. Washington is desperately trying to upgrade their secondary this offseason.
The New York Giants informed cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie that he is being released Sunday, according to a source. The team will save $6.5 million against the salary cap by cutting him. DRC had 48 combined tackles but just half a sack and no interceptions in 2017 after posted a career-high six picks in 2016 with the G-Men. It's a sign that the new coaching staff will give troubled cornerback Eli Apple a second chance with the organization.
Giants Ask Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie To Take Pay Cut
The New York Giants have asked cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to take a significant pay cut from the $6.5 million he's owed in 2018, according to sources. Rogers-Cromartie and the team are far apart in talks. There has also been some talk about DRC possibly switching positions this year. He disappointed in his fourth season with the G-Men in 2017, combining for 48 tackles with half a sack, no interceptions and just one pass defensed in 15 games.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie May Not Switch Positions
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie may not be moving from corner to free safety in 2018. There were reports last week that the 31-year-old would return for the final year of his deal at a new position, but that has been news to the Giants coaches. He's scheduled to make $6.48 million in 2018 with a salary cap hit of $8.5 million. The Giants would save $6.5 million against the cap if they were to cut him with a June 1 designation.
