October 3, 200520 yr Lions' Rogers to be suspended for substance abuse ESPN.com news services Detroit Lions receiver Charles Rogers has been notified that he is being suspended for four games because he is in violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy, sources have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. The suspension could be announced this week unless Rogers appeals, the sources said. Under the policy, Rogers' suspension means he has had at least three positive tests of an illegal street drug. A fourth positive test will result in a minimum one-year suspension. Rogers was unavailable for comment, as was his agent. Rogers was the Lions' first-round choice in 2003, the No. 2 overall player chosen in the NFL draft. That year, ESPN reported that Rogers was flagged by the NFL's medical advisor when he provided a diluted urine sample at the NFL Scouting Combine before the draft. The result placed Rogers in the substance abuse program, which made him subject to random testing.
October 3, 200520 yr Absolutely unbelievable college WR, shame he may never enjoy that kind of success at the next level. Injuries killed him his first 2 seasons now it appears he's going the Onterio Smith route. It really is a shame, he was a great college player.
October 5, 200520 yr Gotta love a former Spartan...on a side note, there were rumors when he was here in East Lansing that he had some form of drug use...take that for what it's worth.
October 5, 200520 yr SING IT ROOKIE! I'm Charles Rogers, I had 68 catches and 13 touchdowns I'm Charles Rogers, I had 68 catches and 13 touchdowns
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