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Charles Rogers	#80 \| Wide Receiver \| Detroit Lions

Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 Born: May 23, 1981, Saginaw, MI

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October 18, 2006
Apparently, Charles Rogers failed to comply with the terms of the NFL's drug policy after failing a previous test in 2005, according to the Detroit News. He could have faced up to a one-year suspension, but the Lions and the NFLPA negotiated a lesser penalty, which would have left him active the first four games, but he would have received no pay. The Lions ended up cutting him before the season, so it didn't matter. However, clearly another problem with the policy would keep him out for an extended period of time, which will only make it harder for Rogers to catch on with another team. He currently remains unsigned.

September 13, 2006
Charles Rogers worked out for the Dolphins on Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. Rogers was recruited to Michigan State by Dolphins head coach Nick Saban. The Dolphins also worked out Craphonso Thorpe, but neither player was immediately signed.

September 5, 2006
Dolphins coach Nick Saban didn't dismiss the idea that the Dolphins would work out Charles Rogers, who was recently released by the Lions, according to the Detroit News. "I know he worked very, very hard to get back from his first collarbone or shoulder injury, then [injured the collarbone] again," Saban said. "Things just haven't worked out for him there... He has a lot of ability."

September 2, 2006
As expected, the Lions released Charles Rogers. The former No. 2 overall pick will now try to catch on with another team.

August 30, 2006
Charles Rogers has recovered enough from his knee injury that Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz said the receiver will see "extensive" action in the preseason finale, according to the Detroit News. "I'd like to see him make some big plays," Martz said. "We want to get him in there and see what he can do." It could be his swan-song performance if he doesn't impress.

August 24, 2006
Charles Rogers was limited to riding a stationary bike in practice on Wednesday and will not play this weekend, according to the Detroit News. He's also doubtful for the preseason finale because of a bone bruise on his left knee. At this point, Rogers is almost certain to be traded or cut.

August 17, 2006
Charles Rogers will miss Friday's preseason game, according to the AP. He is dealing with a knee injury.

August 16, 2006
Citing a sore knee, Charles Rogers sat out of yesterday's practice, according to the Detroit Free Press. "Sore knee, nothing serious," he said. Actually, since he's fighting for a roster spot with the Lions, just missing practice could be serious.

August 9, 2006
Charles Rogers will join fellow first-round pick Mike Williams on the third team for the Lions' preseason opener on Friday, according to the Detroit News. He's going to have to turn things around quickly or his roster spot may be in jeopardy.

July 27, 2006
Lions GM Matt Millen said that Charles Rogers made great strides in the offseason, according to the Detroit Free Press. "He was catching everything with his hands. He was running excellent routes. He was going full speed all the time." Rogers will have to work hard in training camp to earn a spot as either the No. 2 or 3 receiver.

June 1, 2006
Charles Rogers was running with the third team in practice on Wednesday, even though Mike Williams and Scottie Vines were both out with injuries, according to MLive.com. Head coach Rod Marinelli said that the positions were meaningless, but this can't be seen as a good sign for Rogers.

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