Raiders' Adam Butler: Logs two tackles in preseason loss
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Butler (personal) logged two tackles (one solo) during Las Vegas' preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday.
Butler is back with the team after missing practice earlier in the week due to personal reasons. He is expected to serve as one of the team's starting defensive tackles during the upcoming campaign.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Dealing with personal matter
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Butler is not practicing Sunday for personal reasons, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Butler's anticipated timetable to return to practice hasn't yet been disclosed. The starting defensive tackle's next opportunity to suit up for preseason action will come Saturday, Aug. 16 versus the 49ers.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Misses Thursday's practice
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Butler (undisclosed) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
The veteran defensive lineman from Vanderbilt appeared in 17 games and played 809 defensive snaps for the Raiders in 2024, recording 65 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble. Once Butler returns to the field, he's expected to serve as one of the team's top interior defensive lineman. While he remains sidelined, Jonah Laulu is likely to see increased work with the first-team defense.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Remaining in Las Vegas
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Butler and the Raiders agreed on a three-year, $16.5 million contract with $11 million guaranteed Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Butler is coming off of his best season as a pro in 2024, recording 65 total tackles (36 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a forced fumble over 17 regular-season games. The defensive tackle now will be rewarded handsomely with a new deal ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Has career year as starter in 2024
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Butler finished the 2024 season with 65 tackles (36 solo), including 5.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble across 17 games with Las Vegas.
Butler started just 19 of the 97 games he appeared in prior to 2024, but he was thrust into the starting lineup for coach Antonio Pierce and started 16 of the Raiders' 17 contests. His 65 tackles nearly doubled his previous career high of 34, set in 2020 with the Patriots. Butler has also posted back-to-back 5.0-sack campaigns with Las Vegas after signing a pair of one-year contracts with the team following a 2022 season spent out of the league. Butler turns 31 in April and is slated for unrestricted free agency this offseason.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Deemed questionable for MNF
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Butler (concussion) practiced in full Saturday but is questionable for Monday's Week 15 tilt against Atlanta, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Butler has shown progress throughout the week, going from non-participation in practice Thursday to a limited session Friday to full participation Saturday. The veteran defensive tackle is nonetheless questionable for Monday Night Football, and it's unclear if he's cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. Butler has already posted career-high regular-season totals with 635 defensive snaps and 51 tackles (including 2.5 sacks) while adding a defensed pass over 13 games.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Misses practice Thursday
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Butler (concussion) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.
The veteran defensive tackle has been a pleasant surprise for the Raiders in 2024, making a career-high 51 tackles (29 solo) on a career-high 635 defensive snaps so far. If he can return to practice Friday or Saturday, he may have a chance to suit up Monday against the Falcons. Matthew Butler and Jonah Laulu could be the next men up at defensive tackle if Butler can't go.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Brought back by Las Vegas
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The Raiders re-signed Butler on a one-year deal Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The 29-year-old will now remain in Las Vegas after spending last season with the Raiders. Butler appeared in all 17 of the Raiders' games last season, primarily serving as a rotational defensive lineman. He racked up 28 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, while also defending four passes and forcing one fumble. Butler is expected to compete for a similar role on Las Vegas' defense once again this offseason.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Active Thursday
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Butler (ankle) is active for Thursday's game against the Chargers.
The defensive tackle was questionable coming into the day after being estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Butler has 18 tackles, including two sacks, and three passes defensed in 2023.
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Raiders' Adam Butler: Exits game with foot injury
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Butler (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Butler has operated as a depth defensive tackle behind starters Jerry Tillery and Bilal Nichols. Butler did not record a stat before leaving Sunday's game.
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Dolphins' Adam Butler: Ready to play Sunday
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Butler (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Butler was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and was originally considered questionable for Sunday, but he was quickly able to shed the injury designation. The 27-year-old has 16 total tackles and two sacks while filling a rotational role on Miami's defensive line this season.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Third sack in four games
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Butler made four tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's 22-12 loss to the Dolphins.
Butler rang up six sacks last season, but he started the 2020 season on a brutal cold streak. Through the first 10 games, Butler failed to post a sack. He has turned it around of late, posting three sacks over the last four games, adding 15 tackles in that stretch. Butler will look to finish on a high note with games against the Bills and the Jets to close out the season.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Ready to play Sunday
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Butler (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Butler practiced in a limited fashion all week to earn the questionable tag, but he's good to go for Week 7. The 26-year-old should play his usual role up front for New England's defense.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Leaves game Sunday
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Butler (elbow) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Denver.
Butler has played every game this season despite managing a shoulder problem, but he appears to be dealing with a new issue. As long as Butler is sidelined, Lawrence Guy and Deatrich Wise are the only healthy defensive ends on the roster for Sunday's game.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Good to go Monday
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Butler (shoulder) is active for Monday's game versus the Chiefs.
Butler will avoid missing his first game since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He's handled a consistent role on the Patriots' defensive line this season and has recorded eight total tackles.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Questionable for Sunday's game
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Butler (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
This is Butler's third straight week on the injury report with a shoulder issue, and he's been able to play through it so far, recording five tackles over the last two weeks. If Butler ends up missing time, expect Deatrich Wise to bump into a starting role.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Ready for Week 2
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Butler (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Butler was limited in practice due to a shoulder injury all week, but he's managed to get healthy in time to face Seattle. He'll handle his usual rotational role along New England's defensive line.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Adds to sack total in win
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Butler posted a sack during Sunday's 17-10 win over the Eagles.
Butler, 25, only has 16 tackles on the year, but he's racked up 5.5 sacks in 10 games. Because he does most of his damage in opposing backfields, Butler's value in IDP formats cannot be understated, but his role in New England does have a limited scope, which does impact his fantasy ceiling.
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Patriots' Adam Butler: Notches two sacks
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Butler recorded three solo tackles, two sacks and one defended pass during Sunday's 43-0 win over the Dolphins.
Butler tied for the team lead in sacks with Chase Winovich on Sunday. He played 37 defensive snaps (60 percent), a sharp uptick from his Week 1 workload of 17 snaps on defense (25 percent). If Butler is able to continue impressing in his rotational role, he could conceivably earn increased opportunities going forward.
