Former teammates of Charles Rogers say the former wide-receiver for Michigan State and the Detroit Lions has died.
The Detroit Free Press says Rogers was 38.
He played for Michigan State from 2000 to 2002 before the Lions drafted him in 2003.
With the Lions, he appeared in just 15 games because of injuries and suspensions under the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
Former Michigan State and NFL tight-end Chris Baker tweeted condolences this morning on Twitter.
Devastated to learn of the passing of my spartan brother Charles Rodgers. Spoke with his mom this morning. Please pray for her and his children. Please also be respectful of their privacy at this difficult time. Rip Chuck ?
— Chris Baker (@Toten86) November 11, 2019
Sports reporters also remembered Rogers.
So sorry to hear about Charles Rogers. He was stunningly talented, more impressive as any WR I covered. At the Silicon Valley Bowl, Smoker couldn’t even overthrow him. Charles got to everything. And the ND end-zone catch was crazy. Always genuine.
— Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) November 11, 2019
Not sure why I remember this, but I watched Charles Rogers' NFL debut from an Ann Arbor sports bar (Damon's, maybe?). He scored two TDs. The Lions rolled the Cardinals. People went *nuts*. Rogers! Harrington! This was the pairing!
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) November 11, 2019
Rogers was a native of Saginaw, Michigan.