Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Reinstated By New York Giants

After being suspended for one week, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is back with the New York Giants.

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The New York Giants have reinstated Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie after the cornerback was suspended by the team on October, 11. The Giants handed Rodgers-Cromartie a suspension after he made an unexcused leave from the team’s facility. He was previously informed that he will be benched for the game against the Denver Broncos. Besides confirming that they have reinstated Rodgers-Cromartie, the Giants also announced that the team has waived CB Michael Hunter.

On October, 8 Giants pulled off Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from the game against the Los Angeles Charges since he looked injured. Rodgers-Cromartie reacted badly to the decision and threw his helmet before storming to the locker room. Following his reaction, the Giants decided to bench him, which eventually lead Rodgers-Cromartie to leave the team’s facility and get suspended.

I got a tweak and they thought that was it. I was like, ‘I’m good,‘” – Rodgers-Cromartie said about the incident. “Just miscommunication. At the end of the day, I still can’t react the way I did. Did I wear my emotions on my sleeves? Yeah, because at the end of the day I want to play ball.

Rodgers-Cromartie had a meeting with head coach Ben McAdoo on Tuesday, which ended with him being reinstated. He participated in the team’s practice on Wednesday. Coach McAdoo didn’t want to discuss the meeting he had with the player but said there are no problems with him and Rodgers-Cromartie.

He had a great day. It’s good to see him back.” – said McAdoo on Wednesday.

After spending his college career with the Tennessee State Tigers, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie entered the 2008 NFL Draft. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 16th overall pick. He spent three years with the Cardinals, before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. After two years, with the Eagles, Rodgers-Cromartie spent one year with the Denver Broncos, before signing five-year, $35 million deal with the Giants in 2014. His NFL statistics include 407 tackles, 144 pass deflections, 30 interceptions and 7 defensive touchdowns.

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