Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie announced his retirement over social media on Tuesday morning.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Rodgers-Cromartie was playing in his 11th NFL season. The 32-year-old was not involved in any defensive snaps during Sunday’s 42-28 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
“Today I retire, today my NFL journey ends,” Rodgers-Cromartie wrote on Instagram. “… A kid with one kid and no college offers lasted 11 years in the NFL. I played in Super Bowls, pro bowls (and) did many more in this league. I’m at peace with my decision. Y’all may not understand and that’s kool!!! I wanna thank everyone for their support.”
Rodgers-Cromartie recorded eight tackles and forced one fumble in seven games this season.
Listed at 6-foot-2 and 203 pounds, Rodgers-Cromartie was released by the New York Giants in March after spending four seasons with the club. Rodgers-Cromartie started five of the 15 games in which he played last season and failed to record an interception for the second time in his career.
Rodgers-Cromartie competed in two Super Bowls, one with the Arizona Cardinals and another with the Denver Broncos.
He collected 447 tackles and 30 interceptions — including six for touchdowns — in 11 seasons with the Giants, Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Broncos and Raiders since being selected with the 16th overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft by Arizona.
