Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Retires Rather Than Keep Playing For The Raiders

Former Giants and Cardinals defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie announced his retirement Tuesday. He doesn’t appear to have suffered a season-ending injury, so perhaps his midseason departure has to do with the wear and tear, physical and emotional, of playing for the 1-6 Oakland Raiders.

DRC didn’t specify his reasoning, although he did write, “I’m at peace with my decision. Y’all may not understand and that’s kool!!!” Rodgers-Cromartie spent 11 seasons in the NFL.