Tight end Jason Witten isn’t the only retired player that will return to NFL less than a year from calling it quits. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, former Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has been reinstated by the league and is expected to play in 2019. Rodgers-Cromartie decided to retire after Week 11 last season.

There is no indication whether Rodgers-Cromartie has an agreement with an NFL team on the table, or will he try his luck on the open market. There could be some major interest in the services of the 32-year-old as the teams are now appreciating experienced cornerback much more.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie started his NFL career in 2008 when Arizona Cardinals drafted him 16th overall in that year’s draft. After three years and one Pro Bowl appearance in Arizona, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade that involved quarterback Kevin Kolb.

Rodgers-Cromartie spent two years with the Eagles before having a brief stint with the Denver Broncos and then signing with the New York Giants in 2014. With the Giants, he managed to establish himself as a reliable corner once again and managed to earn his second Pro Bowl appearance in New York.

Giants decided to release Rodgers-Cromartie in a cap-relief move during the 2018 offseason. He decided to retire last October after he played eight games with the Raiders in 2018. His career stats included 447 tackles, 147 pass deflections, 30 interceptions, and six touchdowns.

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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.

The #NYGiants reinstate CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, waive CB Michael Hunter.

DETAILS: https://t.co/mz9LCX29l9 pic.twitter.com/4kXoWBwQB4

— New York Giants (@Giants) October 17, 2017

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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Tight end Jason Witten isn’t the only retired player that will return to NFL less than a year from calling it quits. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, former Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has been reinstated by the league and is expected to play in 2019. Rodgers-Cromartie decided to retire after Week 11 last season.

There is no indication whether Rodgers-Cromartie has an agreement with an NFL team on the table, or will he try his luck on the open market. There could be some major interest in the services of the 32-year-old as the teams are now appreciating experienced cornerback much more.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie started his NFL career in 2008 when Arizona Cardinals drafted him 16th overall in that year’s draft. After three years and one Pro Bowl appearance in Arizona, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade that involved quarterback Kevin Kolb.

Rodgers-Cromartie spent two years with the Eagles before having a brief stint with the Denver Broncos and then signing with the New York Giants in 2014. With the Giants, he managed to establish himself as a reliable corner once again and managed to earn his second Pro Bowl appearance in New York.

Giants decided to release Rodgers-Cromartie in a cap-relief move during the 2018 offseason. He decided to retire last October after he played eight games with the Raiders in 2018. His career stats included 447 tackles, 147 pass deflections, 30 interceptions, and six touchdowns.

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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.

The #NYGiants reinstate CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, waive CB Michael Hunter.

DETAILS: https://t.co/mz9LCX29l9 pic.twitter.com/4kXoWBwQB4

— New York Giants (@Giants) October 17, 2017

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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