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Jan 1, 2024
Goes back to practice squad
The Raiders reverted Butler to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Butler saw his first regular-season action this season Sunday against Indianapolis, logging one defensive snap and three snaps on special teams without recording any stats. He played in six games as a rookie last year, tallying five tackles (one solo), including a half-sack.
Dec 30, 2023
Elevated ahead of Sunday's game
The Raiders elevated Butler to their active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro out of Tennessee has yet to make his 2023 debut and his most recent in-game action came back in Week 15 of 2022. Butler will add depth to the Raiders' defensive line and he'll likely serve as the team's No. 3 option at DT in Week 17.
Apr 30, 2022
Las Vegas picks in fifth round
The Raiders selected Butler in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 175th overall.
ANALYSIS
Butler (6-foot-4, 297 pounds) is a bit light by defensive tackle standards, but his strong combine showing implies the Tennessee product can add mass if necessary and remain a viable athlete on the defensive line. His 5.0-second 40, 32-inch vertical and 112-inch broad jump conventionally project well for nickel and dime defensive tackle reps, so Butler should give the Raiders rotational snaps even if he doesn't develop into a starter.