Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie never lived up to expectations with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now the Denver Broncos will try to tap into the cornerback's considerable talent.
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NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday night that the Broncos have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Rodgers-Cromartie. NFL.com's Albert Breer later reported the contract had been signed.
NFL.com's Akbar Gbajabiamila first reported that Rodgers-Cromartie was in Denver and close to a deal.
This could be a good fit for both sides. Rodgers-Cromartie joins an AFC favorite and will play alongside Champ Bailey, arguably the greatest cornerback of his generation. If Rodgers-Cromartie finds the consistency that made him a Pro Bowl player with the Arizona Cardinals, he will hit the market in a much better place next year.
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Rodgers-Cromartie's contract echoes the one-year, $4 million deal the Broncos gave to Tracy Porter last March. They hope for better results this time.
This caps a successful second day of free agency for Broncos personnel czar John Elway, who stole Wes Welker away from the New England Patriots with a two-year, $12 million contract earlier Wednesday.
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