Stanford Routt - #30 - CB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 195 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/26/1983 |
| Birthplace | Austin, TX |
| College | Houston |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 2nd round, 6th pick by Raiders |
Houston could be end of the line for CB Routt
The suddenly injury-riddled Texans signed CB Stanford Routt this week as an emergency option, but we hear he will be on a very short leash.
Texans to sign CB Routt
The Texans will sign CB Stanford Routt after working him out on Tuesday, PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported.
Steelers CB Taylor out at least two weeks
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that CB Ike Taylor has a right ankle fracture and will be out at least two weeks.
Fans want Pioli, Crennel removed for K.C.'s lost season
The Chiefs' 1-7 mess this season could cost GM Scott Pioli and head coach Romeo Crennel their jobs.
Chiefs waive CB Routt; name Gibbs defensive coordinator
The Chiefs waived CB Stanford Routt on Monday and signed veteran DT Shaun Smith.
Chiefs' secondary problems run deep
The Chiefs have felt the effects of losing CB Brandon Carr in free agency, and they showed in Week Nine, especially with CB Travis Daniels.
Routt settling into life in Kansas City
CB Stanford Routt is settling in nicely with the Chiefs after spending his first seven years in the league with the Raiders.
Chiefs don't envision drop-off from Carr to Routt
The Chiefs lost CB Brandon Carr in free agency and replaced him with Stanford Routt, a move the team believes helps it overall.
Chiefs sign CB Routt
Former Raiders CB Stanford Routt has signed with the Chiefs, the team announced on Monday.
Raiders release CB Routt
The Raiders announced Thursday that they cut CB Stanford Routt. The seventh-year veteran had signed a contract extension last offseason.
Raiders-Packers matchup of the day: Friday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fourth of five key matchups in the Packers' Week 14 game against the Raiders Sunday at Lambeau Field.
McClain, Routt key to Raiders' pass defense
MLB Rolando McClain and CB Stanford Routt have to improve their coverage skills for the Raiders to maintain their ranking as one of the NFL's top pass defenses.
Report: Raiders extend CB Routt
The Raiders have signed CB Stanford Routt to a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.
Report: Raiders will tender Routt at highest level
A team would have to give Oakland a first- and third-round pick to sign CB Stanford Routt.
PLAYER NEWS
Routt is inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Patriots.|||||||
Inactive for the Texans are defensive back Rashad Carmichael, linebacker Cameron Collins, lineman Antoine Caldwell, Andrew Gardner and Cody White and defensive lineman Terrell McClain.
Routt is out for the Texans against the Colts on Sunday.|||||||
Houston's other inactives are linebacker Brooks Reed, cornerbacks Alan Ball, offensive linemen Antoine Caldwell, Andrew Gardner and Cody White, and nose tackle Terrell McClain.
The Houston Texans have signed Routt after placing Brice McCain on injured reserve with a designation for return.|||||||
Routt started seven games this season for the Chiefs before he was released on Nov. 5.
The Chiefs agreed to terms on a $19.6 million, three-year deal with Routt on Monday, which should help Kansas City absorb the potential loss of Brandon Carr. The deal includes a $4 million signing bonus and $6 million the first season, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because terms of the contract were not announced.|||||||
Routt is still owed $5 million next month from the Raiders, who released him after the first year of a $54.4 million, five-year deal. The $11 million Routt will make in 2012 puts him among the three highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.
Routt was released on Thursday just one year into a $54.5 million, five-year contract, ending his seven-year tenure in Oakland as the team heads in a new direction.|||||||
Routt became the first player casualty under the new regime with the Raiders. The move by new general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen signifies a change of approach from when the late Al Davis ran the team and was fiercely loyal to players he drafted.
