a $10 million signing bonus. Gurode developed into one of the league's most respected centers since returning to being a full-time starter in 2006, and has been selected to the All-Pro Team (2007, 2009), as well as to five straight Pro Bowls (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) He had offseason left knee surgery and missed the 2011 season training camp and three out of four preseason games. With the emergence of second-year player Phil Costa, he was released after the preseason following failed negotiations regarding a restructured contract. Baltimore Ravens (2011) Gurode reportedly visited the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots before signing a 1-year, $3 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens on September 4, 2011. Chicago Bears (2012) On November 27, 2012, the Chicago Bears signed Gurode after losing guards Lance Louis and Chris Spencer to injuries sustained in a game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 25. He was waived by the Bears on December 11, 2012. Oakland Raiders (2013) On July 26, 2013, Gurode signed with the Oakland Raiders. At the end of the 2013 NFL season, Gurode became a free agent. Coaching Career Gurode was officially hired by the Houston Roughnecks on September 13, 2022 References External links Oakland Raiders bio 1978 births Living people All-American college football players American football centers American football offensive guards Baltimore Ravens players Colorado Buffaloes football players Dallas Cowboys players Chicago Bears players Houston Roughnecks coaches National Conference Pro Bowl players Oakland Raiders players Violence in sports Players of American football from Houston North Shore Senior High School (Texas) alumni