Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie abruptly retired near the middle of last Raiders season. The veteran defensive back announced his decision on Instagram, and was never seen again in Alameda.
Rodgers-Cromartie didn’t retire because he stunk. Age certainly didn’t overtake his ability, but he decided to walk away nonetheless.
He wrote that he was at peace with the decision, but chose to return less than five months later, per the NFL Network.
That certainly raised some eyebrows in Raider Nation, considering his abrupt exit. He turned in his spurs when the Raiders were at a low point at 1-7, with stars traded and veterans feeling on edge with the season taking on water.