BREAKING: Former Detroit Lions WR Charles Rogers Has Passed Away At Age 38

Former Michigan State Spartan and Detroit Lions’ WR Charles Rogers has passed away at the age of 38.

The news broke on Twitter when Rogers’ former teammates all paid their respect:

Devastated to learn of the passing of my spartan brother Charles Rodgers. Spoke with his mom this morning. Please pray for her and his children. Please also be respectful of their privacy at this difficult time. Rip Chuck 💔

— Chris Baker (@Toten86) November 11, 2019

Can confirm: Former MSU and Lions WR Charles Rogers has died. The Saginaw native was 38 years old.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 11, 2019

Rogers spent two seasons at Michigan State, hauling in 135 receptions or 2,821 yards and a school record 27 touchdowns. He was the No. 2 pick in the 2003 NFL Draft and signed a $39.5 million contract with the Detroit Lions.

Unfortunately, his NFL career spiraled when Rogers suffered two broken collarbones in his first two seasons, he also failed drug tests and was suspended for marijuana use.

In recent years, Rogers was working at a car dealership in Fort Myers, Florida.