Shaun Rogers can make an impact, even when he is absent.

Lions coach Rod Marinelli likes it better when Rogers makes rumbles with his presence. He created a mild ripple Monday when he reported to the team’s offseason conditioning program in Allen Park.

Most of the team was on hand the previous Monday when the workouts began. Rogers didn’t show, and it left him open to criticism for his level of commitment.

• Rogers reports for offseason conditioning workouts