NFL Rumors: Seahawks, Chargers Interested in CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers have expressed interest in free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

The New York Giants have also been floated as a possibility for the veteran corner after rookie Sam Beal was placed on season-ending injured reserve, though Rodgers-Cromartie was noncommittal when asked if New York had interest last week, per Josina Anderson of ESPN.com:

Anderson also reported Sunday that the Chargers were keeping the veteran cornerback in mind: 

Rodgers-Cromartie, 32, appeared in 15 games for the Giants last season, registering 48 tackles. He earned a grade of 77.2 from Pro Football Focus, 59th among cornerbacks.

He's just a year removed from a a very strong 2016 campaign, however, when he compiled six interceptions and 21 passes defended for the Giants.

In Seattle, Richard Sherman is no longer in the mix at cornerback, leaving players like Neiko Thorpe, Shaquill Griffin, Byron Maxwell and Mike Tyson atop the depth chart. The Chargers, meanwhile, lost Jason Verrett for the season over the weekend after he tore his Achilles.

The Chargers do have very strong depth at the position, however, with Trevor Williams and Casey Hayward as the likely starters, Desmond King in the slot and Michael Davis, Craig Mager and Jeff Richards available as well.