| No. 92 New Orleans Saints | |
| Defensive Tackle | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: March 12, 1979 | |
| Place of birth: Houston, Texas | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 350 lb (159 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Texas | |
| NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 61 | |
| Debuted in 2001 for the Detroit Lions | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2011 | |
| Tackles | 501 |
| Sacks | 37.5 |
| Forced Fumbles | 4 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Shaun Christopher O. Rogers (born March 12, 1979), nicknamed Big Baby,[1] is an American football defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2nd round (61st overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas.
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At La Porte High School in La Porte, Texas, Shaun Rogers was a two-way tackle, and also lettered in basketball. He is known for his athleticism, ability to rush the quarterback, and also his ability to stop the run. He was also known to play running back near the goal line. He had 17 attempts for 135 yards. His nickname in the locker room was Chunks.
Shaun Rogers played for the University of Texas, pairing with nose tackle Casey Hampton, and ranked third on the school's career-record list with 53 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He collected 199 tackles (108 solo) with 14 sacks and 54 pressures during his career. In 2000 he was named to the second-team all Big-12. That year he played in nine games, starting six contests at right defensive tackle. He helped the Longhorns lead the nation in pass efficiency defense and rank seventh in total defense. He recorded 44 tackles (24 solos) with 3.5 sacks for minus 31 yards and 27 stops for losses of 56 yards.
Prior to the draft, Rogers recorded a 5.3 sec 40 yard dash while weighing 350 pounds (159 kg).[2] Rogers was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round (61st overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season, he recorded 90 tackles (68 solo), 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 4 pass deflections in 16 starts. In 2002, Rogers finished with 48 tackles (26 solo), 2.5 sacks, and 2 pass deflections in 14 games. In 2003, he started in all 16 games and finished the season with 58 tackles (42 solo), 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 5 pass deflections. His 2004 season was nearly identical to the previous one, as he again started in all 16 games and posted 68 tackles (48 solo), 4 sacks, and 5 pass deflections. He was selected as a Pro Bowl starter and was named an AP 2nd Team All-Pro. In 2005, Rogers recorded 39 tackles (29 solo), 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 pass deflections in 14 games and was selected as a Pro Bowl starter for the second straight year.
On October 18, 2006, Rogers was suspended four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.[3] His agent has stated that Rogers' appetite suppressant medication was the reason for his positive test, but that appealing would not help the situation. Rogers played in only 6 games during the 2006 season and finished with 20 tackles (19 solo) and 3 sacks.
On November 4, 2007, Rogers intercepted a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Patrick Ramsey and returned it 66 yards for a touchdown.[4] Rogers recorded 39 tackles (26 solo), 7 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 pass deflection in 16 games during the 2007 season.
On February 29, 2008, Rogers was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Leigh Bodden and a 2008 3rd round pick Andre Fluellen.[5] The Browns run a 3-4 defense, as opposed to the 4-3 defense Rogers played in for Detroit, and Rogers became the Browns' 3-4 nose tackle. In 2008, Rogers finished with 76 tackles (61 solo), 4.5 sacks, and 4 pass deflections in 16 games and was selected as a Pro Bowl reserve. On November 30, 2009, Rogers was placed on Injured Reserve due to a broken leg. He finished the 2009 season with 36 tackles (27 solo), 2 sacks, and 1 pass deflection. During the 2010 offseason, Rogers was involved in trade rumors, but the Browns ultimately decided to keep him and move him to 3-4 defensive end, which is believed to better suit his skills than the nose tackle position. On February 9, 2011, Rogers was released by the Browns.
On March 1, 2011 the Saints signed Rogers to a one-year contract worth $4 million. It has been reported that he was offered $6 million to play elsewhere, but ultimately decided to play for the Saints.
In June 2007, Rogers was accused of sexually assaulting an exotic dancer.[6][7] Charges were never filed due to lack of evidence.[8]
On April 1, 2010, Rogers was arrested at Cleveland Hopkins Airport for having a loaded gun in his carry on luggage.[9]
On July 15, 2010, Rogers was commended for nabbing a drunk driver in the Cleveland area.[10]
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