He was waived on August 8. On August 10, 2011, Gutierrez was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins. On September 3, 2011 the Redskins cut him. On September 27, 2011, Gutierrez signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. On December 6, 2011, Gutierrez was added to the practice squad of the St. Louis Rams. Two days later, on December 9, 2011 Gutierrez was cut from the practice squad. On March 31, 2012, the Rattlers traded Gutierrez to the Kansas City Command.