Ex-Lions, Michigan St receiver Charles Rogers due back in court after arrest

Police: Ex-Lion Rogers arrested, due back in court

NOVI, Mich. — Police say ex-Detroit Lions and Michigan State receiver Charles Rogers has been arrested after apparently drinking too much and passing out at a Mexican restaurant.

Novi (NO’-vy) Deputy Chief Tom Lindberg said Wednesday that Rogers was arrested at the suburban Detroit restaurant on a warrant for disobeying a sobriety court order.

The 28-year-old Saginaw native and No. 2 NFL draft pick in 2003 pleaded guilty in September to impaired driving and re-entered a sobriety court program, which involves intensive counseling and testing.

Lindberg says Rogers was visibly intoxicated Tuesday and was taken to a hospital. He’s scheduled to appear Wednesday in district court.