Chester Rogers

Chester Rogers (born January 12, 1994) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Grambling State and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[1]

Chester Rogers
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Rogers with the Tennessee Titans in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-12) January 12, 1994
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Lee (Huntsville, Alabama)
College:Grambling State
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2022
Receptions:141
Receiving yards:1,522
Receiving average:10.8
Return yards:1,356
Total touchdowns:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Acting career

Chester Rogers started acting when he was 10 years old with the stage name of Tre Rogers. His first movie, Constellation was filmed in his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama, where he played a younger version of the character played by actor Billy Dee Williams. Afterwards, Chester and his mom decided to pursue acting, and move out to California for four years. During that time, he also was in Madea's Family Reunion, Re-Animated on Cartoon Network, and Dirty with Cuba Gooding Jr. He was also originally cast in both Everybody Hates Chris and House of Payne, before the parts were recast after changes were made to the shows.[2] He then put acting on hold to go to Grambling State to pursue football.[3]

College career

Rogers attended and played college football at Grambling State from 2012–2015.[4]

Collegiate statistics
Chester Rogers
Year Team G Rec Yds Yd/Rec TDs
2012 Grambling State 5 6 78 13.0 0
2013 Grambling State 11 48 735 15.3 5
2014 Grambling State 12 53 712 13.4 4
2015 Grambling State 12 46 707 15.4 6
Career 40 153 2,232 14.6 15

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Rogers was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016.[5] He finished the 2016 season with 19 catches for 273 yards while playing in 14 games for the Colts.[6]

On November 12, 2017, during Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rogers posted his first career game with over 100 yards of receiving, finishing with 104 receiving yards on sixt receptions and a touchdown, but the Colts lost the game 20–17.[7] Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 23 receptions for 284 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[8]

Going into the 2018 season, Rogers remained in the rotation for the Colts.[9] In Week 6, against the New York Jets, he scored his first receiving touchdown of the season.[10] In Week 16, Rogers caught the go-ahead score with 55 seconds remaining to beat the New York Giants 28–27.[11] He finished the season playing in all 16 games with 10 starts, recording 53 receptions for 485 yards and two touchdowns.[12]

Entering 2019, Rogers was named the fourth wide receiver on the depth chart. He suffered a knee fracture in Week 13 and was placed on injured reserve on December 2, 2019.[13] He finished the season with 16 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns through 12 games and six starts.[14] He became a free agent following the season.

Miami Dolphins

On August 9, 2020, Rogers signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.[15] He was released on September 2, 2020.[16]

Tennessee Titans

On September 21, 2020, Rogers was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[17] He was signed to a futures contract on January 11, 2021. [18]

Rogers in 2021

Rogers made his first appearance with the Titans in Week 1 of the 2021 season. On the year, he finished with 30 receptions for 301 yards and a touchdown while carving a role as a kick and punt returner.[19]

Houston Texans

On August 2, 2022, Rogers signed with the Houston Texans.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on August 21, 2022.[21] He was released on August 29.[22]

Cleveland Browns

On September 13, 2022, Rogers signed with the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns.[23] On September 22, Rogers was promoted to the active roster for the team's Week 3 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[24] He was released on November 28.[25] He played in three games for the Browns in the 2022 season.[26]

Career statistics
Regular season statistics
SeasonTeamGamesReceivingRushingPunt ReturnsKick Returns Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDRetYdsAvgLngTDRetYdsAvgLngTDFmbLost
2016IND 1421927314.4360–––––131199.2300–––––20
2017IND 1142328412.3611382.77010808.0300155.050––
2018IND 1610534859.23421−4−4.0−40232159.351011010.010010
2019IND 1261617911.227211818.0180141379.82103279.013021
2021TEN 1623030110.0391199.090302939.85501428220.137041
Total69241411,52210.86166315.2180908449.45501932417.137092

References
  1. Isabella, Sean (April 30, 2016). "GSU's Rogers brought to tears after signing with Colts". The News-Star. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  2. Holder, Stephen (October 15, 2016). "Q&A with Chester Rogers: Childhood movie star to Colts receiver". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  3. Shabazz, Miniya (May 19, 2017). "Even after graduating, Colts receiver Chester Rogers wanted thrill of walking across the stage". Andscape. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  4. Williams, Randall (January 23, 2023). "How Chester Rogers Balances His Hollywood-Football Double Life". Boardroom. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  5. Wells, Mike (May 2, 2016). "Purdue receiver one of 21 undrafted free agents Colts sign". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  6. "Chester Rogers 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  7. Hickey, Kevin (November 12, 2017). "Chester Rogers is our Player of the Game in loss vs. Steelers". Colts Wire. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  8. White, Stephen (August 22, 2018). "Andrew Luck's return is great news for Chester Rogers". SBNation.com. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  9. "2018 Indianapolis Colts Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  10. "Colts' Chester Rogers: Targeted 10 times against Jets". CBSSports.com. October 14, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  11. Franklyn, Arden (December 23, 2018). "5 takeaways from Colts' 28–27 comeback win vs. Giants". Colts Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  12. "Chester Rogers 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  13. Blystone, Chris (December 2, 2019). "Colts WR Chester Rogers suffers fracture in knee, likely headed to IR". Stampede Blue. SB Nation. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  14. "Chester Rogers 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  15. "Dolphins Sign Chester Rogers". MiamiDolphins.com. August 9, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  16. "Dolphins Release Chester Rogers". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  17. Melo, Justin (September 21, 2020). "Titans make three additions to practice squad". Music City Miracles. SB Nation.
  18. Wyatt, Jim (January 11, 2021). "Titans Sign 14 Players to Futures Contracts for 2021". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  19. "Chester Rogers 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  20. Lane, Mark (August 2, 2022). "Report: Texans sign former Colts, Titans WR Chester Rogers". USAToday.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  21. "Houston Texans Transactions (8-21-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. August 21, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  22. Bouda, Nate (August 29, 2022). "Texans Release WR Chester Rogers From IR With Settlement". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  23. Morrison, Laura (September 13, 2022). "Browns make moves, signing CB Thomas Graham Jr". fox8.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  24. Alper, Josh (September 22, 2022). "Browns promote Miller Forristall, Chester Rogers for Thursday night". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  25. Poisal, Anthony (November 28, 2022). "Deshaun Watson returns to Browns' 53-man roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  26. "Chester Rogers 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
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