TSU's Rodgers-Cromartie Earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week

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DENVER, Colorado  -- On Wednesday, former Tennessee State defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Washington Redskins.

The former Tiger had a pick-six in the 45-21 Denver Broncos win on Sunday. Rodgers-Cromartie also recorded three pass breakups, five tackles and one tackle for loss.

 

Late in the fourth quarter Rodgers-Cromartie picked off Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins and raced 75-yards for a pick-six that sealed the deal on the Broncos come from behind win.

 

Sunday’s interception was the second of the season for the TSU alum and the 18^th in his career. The touchdown marked the fifth time Rodgers-Cromartie reached the end zone in his NFL career. Since making his league debut in 2008 Rodgers-Cromartie has recorded the most pass break-ups in the NFL with 95.

 

The award is the second of his career with the first coming in 2009 as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, when Rodgers-Cromartie earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

 

Rodgers-Cromartie and the Broncos return to action Oct. 10 after their bye week to take on AFC West Division foe San Diego, kick-off is slated for 3:25 p.m. (CT).

 

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