Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Once a premiere coverage corner, Rodgers-Cromartie, now 35, hasn't played since 2019 -- his lone season in Washington. He had "retired" during the 2018 season because the Raiders weren't giving him much playing time. Rapoport said Rodgers-Cromartie has workouts lined up with several teams for after the NFL Draft. If teams are uninterested, he's expected to turn to coaching. 

Rodgers-Cromartie suffered a torn ligament in his ankle, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. The veteran cornerback started in Week 2 because Quinton Dunbar (knee) and Fabian Moreau (ankle) were out, and the Redskins likely will rely on Jimmy Moreland and Simeon Thomas -- in addition to Josh Norman -- if neither Dunbar nor Moreau are healthy for Week 3's game versus the Bears. Rodgers-Cromartie could be activated from IR in Week 11, although there isn't a specific timeline for his recovery.

Rodgers-Cromartie is drawing the start while Quintin Dunbar (knee) is sidelined. The veteran corner saw just eight defensive snaps in Week 1 but he figures to be in line for a significant increase while in the starting lineup.

The Giants asked Rodgers-Cromatie to take a pay cut and apparently weren't able to work anything out. Set to celebrate his 32nd birthday in April, the veteran cornerback shouldn't have too much trouble landing a contract from another team, as he's still capable of working outside or in the slot, even if he's not quite the player he once was. DRC's release increases the odds of the Giants re-signing Ross Cockrell, along with hinting at a desire to give 2016 first-round pick Eli Apple another shot. Janoris Jenkins (ankle) is the only safe bet among the team's remaining cornerbacks.