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Dolphins' Donald Butler: Could start Thursday
Donald Butler would start Thursday if Koa Misi (neck) can't play, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.Butler is being prepared to play, as Misi looks like a game-time decision. Butler has only been with the Miami Dolphins for a little over two weeks, but the team has been anxious to see what he can do with an expanded role.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Dolphins' Donald Butler: Expected to play Sunday
Donald Butler is expected to make his Miami debut Sunday versus the Browns, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.The Miami Dolphins signed Butler after Week 1, and he now has practiced enough that he's ready for game action. He is expected to backup at MLB and play on special teams.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Dolphins' Donald Butler: Unlikely to play Sunday
Donald Butler will probably be inactive Sunday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.Butler was only signed Tuesday and may not have a good enough grasp of the Miami defense to play in a game just yet. The plan is for Butler to eventually play weakside linebacker as the team continues to worry about the long term availability of Jelani Jenkins (knee).
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Dolphins' Donald Butler: Signed by the Dolphins
Donald Butler was signed by the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel reports.Butler, who was cut by the Cardinals a little over a week ago, adds a veteran presence to a thin linebackers group. The 27-year-old could be ready in time for Sunday's tilt with the Patriots, but more information will be known as the week progresses. Butler figures to serve in a backup role, as he'll compete with Spencer Paysinger, Neville Hewitt, and Mike Hull for reps.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Donald Butler: Cut by Cards
Donald Butler was cut by the Cardinals on Friday, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.Butler signed with Arizona at the end of July after being released by the Chargers. While he started his career with four straight seasons with at least 73 tackles, Butler's production waned last year, evidenced by his mere 43 stops. Although the 27-year-old's past numbers and relative youth should see him land elsewhere this season, he'll now be looking for his third team in a matter of months.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Cardinals' Donald Butler: Inks deal with Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals signed Donald Butler on Wednesday, the team's official site reports.Butler has been on the free-agent market since the Chargers released the inside linebacker in early March. While the Cardinals are comfortable with their starting ILB duo of Deone Bucannon and Kevin Minter, the lack of experience behind them was likely the impetus to bring the 27-year-old Butler on board.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Donald Butler: Released by Chargers
The Chargers released Donald Butler on Thursday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.Butler's production dwindled as the season proceeded, with no more than one tackle on the ledger in all but one of the Chargers' last eight games. Overall, he totaled 43 tackles (24 solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and a half sack in the first complete 16-game slate since his first in 2011. Expect the 27-year-old to land in another organization to provide depth at inside linebacker, at the very least.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Chargers' Donald Butler: May be released this offseason
Donald Butler could be released this offseason, Tom Krasovic of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.This is somewhat surprising considering Butler signed a massive seven year contract just two seasons ago. Butler seemed to fall out of the defensive rotation as the 2015 season progressed, with rookie linebacker Denzel Perryman seemingly taking over the starting linebacker job alongside Manti Te'o after the team's Week 10 bye. While Butler is just 27 years-old, he's failed to register one season with 100-plus tackles, and has only managed to play in all 16 games just twice in his five year career, so it remains to be seen what kind of market may surface for the former Washington standout if he does wind up on the open market.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Chargers' Donald Butler underwent surgeries during offseason
San Diego Chargers linebacker Donald Butler revealed Monday that he underwent surgeries sometime during the offseason, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. "I had a couple of surgeries," Butler said. "I got those out of the way." Butler refused to elaborate on the type of surgery he underwent. His season ended in Game 14 last season after he suffered a dislocated elbow. "The reason why I played bad was, I just played bad," he said. "It happens."
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by Dave Peters | CBSSports.com
Chargers LB Donald Butler looks to have better focus in 2015
The San Diego Chargers have a new linebacker coach in Mike Nolan. After speaking with Nolan, linebacker Donald Butler is looking to improve his focus this upcoming season, reports the UT San Diego. "What I see is a guy who wants to get his game back in order," Nolan said. "Hopefully, he does it. He's said that he has a much better focus this year than he had last as far as his offseason goes. I'm very hopeful that he comes back in tip-top shape. We can start working on the things I hope to be able to teach him, to help him out and make him a better player." Butler was expected to be a three-down linebacker for the Chargers last year. But as the 2014 season wore on, he was relegated to playing in the base defense. Butler is entering his sixth season in the NFL after missing his entire rookie season due to injury. Over his career, the 26-year-old has 330 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, 12 passes defensed, three interceptions and four forced fumbles.
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