Da’Rick Rogers Says He’s Now With Kansas City Chiefs
By Zach Ragan
Beleaguered wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers tweeted on Wednesday evening that he’s now a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The former Vol, whose talent is unquestioned, has had an up-and-down stint in the NFL.
Rogers, who was removed from Tennessee’s football team by Derek Dooley before the 2012 season, spent one season at Tennessee Tech before declaring for the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Georgia native went undrafted in 2013, but was quickly signed by the Buffalo Bills. Rogers’ stint with the Bills didn’t last long, as he was waived before the 2013 season started.
The Indianapolis Colts picked up the former Vol after he was released by the Bills and placed him on their practice squad. Rogers made his debut late in the 2013 season for the Colts, where he instantly made an impact.
Rogers caught 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns in five games played. He also caught one pass for 46 yards in the 2013 playoffs.
Despite Rogers’ successful five game run with the Colts, the team didn’t appear to have a lot of confidence in him. Indianapolis signed WR Hakeem Nicks and drafted Donte Moncrief in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
It turned out the Colts were right to not have a lot of confidence. Rogers, who’s had his share of trouble, was released by the Colts in September after he was arrested for driving under the influence.
Rogers will join former Vol teammates Tyler Bray and Zach Fulton in Kansas City.