DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16, 2018: Defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) of the Oakland Raiders on the sideline during the fourth quarter on Sunday, September 16 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Broncos won 20 to 19. The Denver Broncos hosted the Oakland Raiders for the second game of the season.

Raiders' Rodgers-Cromartie retires

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Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the news.

Rodgers-Cromartie was selected 16th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants, and then signed a one-year, $630,000 contract with the Raiders in August.

The 11-year veteran appeared in all seven games this season but made just one start. He forced a fumble and recorded two passes defensed.

He had 30 interceptions, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and seven defensive touchdowns over 160 career regular-season games. He added another three interceptions in 10 playoff games.

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