The Veterans Day snowstorm in Metro Detroit isnt done yet. Former Michigan State football star and Detroit Lions first-round pick Charles Rogers has died. Rogers, 38, was a Saginaw native who broke several receiving records while playing football at Michigan State University between 2001 and 2002. A century ago, Nov. 11 was known as Armistice Day. That changed in 1952 to become Veterans Day, which has become a touchstone for everyone to remember the sacrifices made by men and women who serve the country.

DETROIT – Former Michigan State football star and Detroit Lions first-round pick Charles Rogers has died. Rogers, 38, was a Saginaw native who broke several receiving records while playing football at Michigan State University between 2001 and 2002. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft. Rogers was released by the Lions in 2006 following a string of failed drug tests and questions of work ethic. The Lions released a statement:“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Charles Rogers.