Report: Rogers To Leave Lions

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on January 23rd, 2008 filed in News

So much promise, so little productivity.  At least those are the sentiments of the Detroit Lions; according to ESPN and verified by reports from out of Detroit, the team has decided to either trade or release defensive tackle Shaun Rogers.  Rogers, who has served a four-game suspension for taking a banned dietary supplement and could face an 8-game suspension if he tests positive again, has 3 years remaining on his current contract.

Rogers had a good start to the season, capped by his performance against the Denver Broncos during Week 9, returning a 66-yard interception for a touchdown and recording 2 1/2 sacks; however, during the Lions’ 6-game losing streak, he basically vanished.  Another issue, which may have contributed to the Lions’ decision, was the fact that Rogers’ conditioning and weight would become an issue.