The Pittsburgh Steelers had plans to work out Stanford Routt, the Houston Chronicle's John McClain reported, but the cornerback instead signed a deal with the Houston Texans, according to McClain.
The planned workout session with Routt indicated the Steelers are preparing for life without Ike Taylor, who suffered lower-leg injury Sunday. Source: NFL.com Attached Thumbnails
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