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Matthew Butler: Goes back to practice squad
The Raiders reverted Matthew Butler to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.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.
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Raiders' Matthew Butler: Elevated ahead of Sunday's game
The Las Vegas Raiders elevated Matthew Butler to their active roster Saturday.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 will likely serve as the team's No. 3 option at DT in Week 17.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Raiders' Matthew Butler: Las Vegas picks in fifth round
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Matthew Butler in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 175th overall.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.