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Raiders cornerback abruptly retires amid Gruden’s rebuilding

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If Jon Gruden isn’t trading them, they’re retiring.

After 11 seasons, four spent with the Giants, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is calling it quits. The veteran cornerback abruptly announced his decision on Instagram Tuesday.

“Today i retire, today my nfl journey ends, and i thank god for keep me all these years,” Rodgers-Cromartie said. “A kid with one kid and no college offers lasted 11 years in the NFL. I played in Super Bowls, pro bowls, n did many more in this leauge. I’m at peace with my decision. Y’all may not understand and that’s kool!