Seattle Seahawks Coutu was drafted by the
Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the
2008 NFL draft with the 235th overall pick. He was one of only two kickers picked by NFL teams in that draft. He was waived by the team on September 5, 2009. Coutu was re-signed by the Seahawks on July 30, 2011, to replace
Olindo Mare. He was released on August 20.
Las Vegas Locomotives On August 25, 2011, Coutu signed with the
Las Vegas Locomotives.
Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint) On December 12, 2011, Coutu was signed to the
Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
Buffalo Bills Coutu signed with the
Buffalo Bills on December 28, 2011, to replace the injured
Rian Lindell and
Dave Rayner. He was Buffalo's third kicker of the season. He attempted his first NFL field goal on a New Years Day game against the
New England Patriots, but missed. He was released following the season.
Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint) He re-signed with the Jaguars in May 2012. He was waived on July 17 to make room for newly signed
Josh Scobee.
Omaha Nighthawks Coutu played for the
Omaha Nighthawks in 2012. ==References==