Shaun Rogers ( American football ) Early years . At La Porte High School in La Porte , Texas , 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 . College career . 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 . Professional career . 2001 NFL Draft . Prior to the draft , Rogers recorded a 5 . 3 sec 40 yard dash while weighing . Rogers was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round ( 61st overall ) in the 2001 NFL Draft . Detroit Lions . 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 . 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 . Rogers recorded 39 tackles ( 26 solo ) , 7 sacks , 1 interception , and 3 pass deflection in 16 games during the 2007 season . Cleveland Browns . On February 29 , 2008 , Rogers was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Leigh Bodden and a 2008 3rd round pick Andre Fluellen . 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 . New Orleans Saints . 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 . After a disappointing 2011 campaign , the Saints elected to not resign Rogers . New York Giants . On April 26 , 2012 the New York Giants signed Rogers to a contract . Due to a blood clot in his left calf , the team announced that Rogers will miss the entirety of the 2012 - 13 NFL season . However , after receiving a more encouraging second opinion on the injury , Giants coach Tom Coughlin has maintained a " ray of hope " that Rogers could return before the season ' s end . On August 31 , 2012 , Rogers was placed on season - ending injured reserve due to the clot . Then , the Giants re - signed Rogers on February 7 , 2013 . Personal . In June 2007 , Rogers was accused of sexually assaulting an exotic dancer . Charges were never filed due to lack of evidence . On April 1 , 2010 , Rogers was arrested at Cleveland Hopkins Airport for having a loaded gun in his carry on luggage .