Giants suspend cornerback Rodgers-Cromartie indefinitely
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants suspended veteran Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie after the cornerback left the team’s facilities before practice Wednesday.
Coach Ben McAdoo announced the indefinite suspension after practice.
The second-year coach had met with Rodgers-Cromartie on Tuesday and told him that he would not be active for this Sunday’s game in Denver because of something the 31-year-old either said or did during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
McAdoo told the 10-year veteran who joined the Giants in 2014 that he still expected him to practice this week and prepare for the game even though he was not going to play.
Rodgers-Cromartie, who had started three games, reported to the Giants headquarters Wednesday morning and then left. He was not available for comment. Roosevelt Barnes, his agent, did not return a telephone call from The Associated Press.
Rodger-Cromartie told ESPN that he argued with McAdoo “about playing” during the game. He admitted to handling “it the wrong way, but to sit me a game had me hot so I left.” He said he plans to return to the team Thursday. Rodgers-Cromartie was fourth on the team with 26 tackles. He also had a half sack. He led the team with six interceptions last season.