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The Kansas City Chiefs waived cornerback Stanford Routt after Week 9, and now Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports is reporting that the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions have all shown interest in signing the veteran defensive back. Routt appeared in seven games for the Chiefs in 2012 and grabbed two interceptions, and over his seven-year NFL career he has started 60 games and snatched 12 picks.
Free agent CB Stanford Routt drawing interest from teams including Miami, Arizona and Detroit. Was released by KC and cleared waivers Tues
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) November 7, 2012
The Lions own the No. 8 pass defense in the NFL, but their secondary has been thinned out by injuries in each of the past few seasons. Routt would provide another veteran option for the team to use as they attempt to fight into the playoff race.
The NFC North is stacked with receiving talent -- ranging from Brandon Marshall, to Jordy Nelson to Percy Harvin -- so Routt could help the Lions try to hold down division opponents in the remaining games this season.
The Lions host the Vikings on Sunday.