Justin Rogers

Justin Rogers (born August 31, 1983 in Penngrove, California) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at SMU.

He has also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs.

Early years
Rogers grew up in Commerce, Texas and attended Commerce High School.

College career
Rogers played at defensive end for Southern Methodist University. During his 54-game career he had a total of 123 tackles, 28 for a loss (83 solo tackles, 23 of which were for a loss). He also recorded 19.5 career sacks, five forced fumbles, and one blocked kick.

New England Patriots
Rogers became the first Mustang drafted by an NFL team since Kevin Garrett in 2003 when he was drafted by the New England Patriots. He was waived by the Patriots during final cuts in 2007.

Dallas Cowboys
Rogers was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys on September 2, 2007. He played in all 16 games for the Cowboys, primarily on special teams. He finished the season with 16 special teams tackles as well as three tackles on defense.

Rogers played in 15 games for the Cowboys in 2008, finishing third on the team with 18 special teams tackles.

After missing time in 2009 training camp with tendinitis in his knee, Rogers was waived/injured by the Cowboys on August 2 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve. He was released on August 27, 2009.

Kansas City Chiefs
Rogers was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on October 14, 2009. He was waived three days later, and re-signed on October 20, 2009. The Chiefs placed Rogers on injured reserve on December 26. He was waived on February 8, 2010.