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Quan Martin has been getting most of the first-team reps at free safety ahead of Butler and Darrick Forrest, Hogs Haven's Jamual Forrest reports. Butler and Forrest both made starts under the previous coaching staff but now appear headed for backup roles under Dan Quinn. Moving Butler to free safety frees up the slot corner role for rookie second-round pick Mike Sainristil, who was one of the top collegiate players at that spot for Michigan the past two seasons. Butler and Forrest might even end up competing for a single roster spot.
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Butler (wrist) is participating at Washington's organized team activities, Stephen Whyno of the team's official website reports. Butler missed the final two games of the 2023 season due to a wrist injury. The severity of the injury was unknown at that time, but his presence at OTAs indicates his health is back up to par. He projects to start at free safety in the upcoming season opposite Jeremy Chinn.
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Butler (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Butler missed his first game of the season in Week 16. With the Commanders already being eliminated from playoff contention, they will exercise caution here instead of having the 23-year-old play through the pain. In his absence, Terrell Burgess will presumably fill in at free safety.
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Butler (wrist) did not participate in practice Thursday. Butler was a limited practice participant Wednesday, but he took a step back with a DNP on Thursday. He's currently tending to a wrist injury that forced him to exit early from Sunday's loss to the Jets. Terrell Burgess took over for Butler in that contest and will likely do so Sunday versus San Francisco as well if Butler is unable to suit up.
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Butler (wrist) was a limited participant at the Commanders' practice Wednesday. Butler exited Washington's 30-28 loss to the Jets in Week 16 early due to a wrist injury, but his ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday is a positive sign. The safety will look to increase his workload at the team's final two sessions of the week prior to Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.
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