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Former wide receiver Charles Rogers owes the Lions reportedly about $8.5 million because violating the NFL's substance abuse policy put him in default of his contract, an arbitrator has ruled. Now the Lions must go though the legal process of collecting from Rogers, who has been out of pro ... [link]

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Published 10/10/2008 by Rich Levine at Comcast SportsNet New England » Wicked Good Sports
... An arbitrator ruled this week that former Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers owes the team $8.5-million for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The same arbitrator later ruled that Tatum Bell owes the team $59.99 for office supplies that disappeared during his tenure. Pick: Vikings ...

Up in smoke, that's where Chuck's money goes...
Published 10/11/2008 by Big Al (noreply@blogger.com) at The Wayne Fontes Experience
Yesterday, after a long, arduous process, an arbiter finally ordered Charles "Cheech" Rogers to return $8.5 million to the Detroit Lions. It was determined when Rogers violated the NFL's substance abuse policy, he also defaulted on his contract. ...

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The World of Isaac found this 10/9/2008 on www.mlive.com

The Detroit Lions have won a judgment against former receiver Charles Rogers, who must now repay the club roughly $8.5 million. Lions chief operating officer Tom Lewand has confirmed that the arbitrator has ruled in the team's favor. It has been ...
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Charles Rogers Has to Repay Detroit Lions $8.5 Million For League Drug Offenses

With Leather - Why, that's Satan's sports blog! ... found this 10/10/2008 on FanIQ.com

It's definitely tough being a Detroit Lions fan right now, no question. Your team is winless, a complete mess on defense, and there doesn't appear to be any help on the way. But at least look on the bright side. Matt Millen is gone and, as an ...
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