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Thomas Francis Rouen (born June 9 1968 in Hinsdale, Illinois) is an American football punter who currently plays for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.

High School Years

Rouen attended Heritage High School in Lilleton, Colorado, where he lettered in football and baseball.

College career

Rouen started his career at Colorado State University in 1987 before transferring to the University of Colorado.He led the nation as a junior with a 45.9 yards per punt average, and was rewarded with a spot on the All-America team.

Pro career

Rouen was an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 1991, but was waived before the preseason. The following year, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams, but again was waived before the preseason. He signed with the Ohio Glory of the World League of American Football, and made the All-World League team. He then joined the Denver Broncos before the start of the 1993 NFL season, and stayed with the team for eight seasons. He appeared in every game with the Broncos, and left the team as the all-time leader in punts. He then had a journeyman-like 2002 season, as he was waived by the Broncos, signed and subsequently waived by the New York Giants, and picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers all within the course of a month and a half. He finished the season with Pittsburgh before signing with the Seahawks before the 2003 NFL season. He was placed on injured reserve midway through the 2004 campaign, and was later waived by Seattle. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers before the 2005 season, but they released him in favor of Jason Baker, and he was re-signed by Seattle, where he currently plays.

Other

He is married to six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken.

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