Victor Butler

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Victor Butler
No. 55, 57
Position:
Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-29) July 29, 1987 (age 36)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Rialto (CA) Eisenhower
College:Oregon State
NFL draft:2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:91
Sacks:11.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR · CFL.ca

Victor Allen Butler (born July 29, 1987) is a former

2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University
.

Early years

Butler attended

.

He played as a defensive end (only as a senior), wide receiver, safety and kick returner. He was a two-time All-league selection and was named All-county as a senior.

College career

Butler accepted a football scholarship from Oregon State University.[1] As a true freshman, he was a backup defensive end, collecting 3 tackles and one blocked punt.

As a sophomore, he appeared in all 14 games as a backup, making 17 tackles (5.5 for loss) and 3 sacks. He had 4 tackles (2 for loss) and 1.5 sacks against the University of Washington.

As a junior, he played in 13 games (one start), posting 33 tackles (13 for loss), 10.5 sacks (third in the conference), one interception and one fumble recovery. He had 5 tackles against the University of Cincinnati.

As a senior, he was named team captain and posted career-highs in sacks (12, tied for school record), tackles for a loss (21.5, school-record), quarterback pressures (5), forced fumbles (4), fumble recoveries (2) and tackles (65), while being named first-team

All-Pac-10. He tied a school single game sack record (4) in the 2008 Sun Bowl
, on his way to being named the game's MVP.

He finished his college career after appearing in 49 games, registering 110 tackles (60 solo), 26 sacks (second in school history), 39.5 tackles for loss (fourth in school history), six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, five passes defensed and one blocked kick.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Butler was selected in the fourth round (110th overall) of the

special teams
tackles (tied for fourth on the team).

In

special teams
tackles (seventh on the team).

In

special teams
tackles (tied for third on the team).

In

Anthony Spencer
, making one tackle and one fumble recovery. He wasn't re-signed after the season.

During his time with the Cowboys, he played behind

outside linebackers Ware and Spencer, making it difficult for him to earn playing time. He was a productive pass rusher, but was not consistent defending the run.[3]

New Orleans Saints

On March 28,

injured reserve on December 11.[5] He was waived on August 25, 2014.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 16, 2014, Butler was signed by the Arizona Cardinals, to provide depth after John Abraham was placed on the injured reserve list. He was declared inactive for the third game of the season. On September 30, he was released to make room for linebacker Desmond Bishop.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

On October 6, 2014, he signed as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts.[8] He was cut on November 18. He was re-signed on November 24. He was released again on November 26, to make room for linebacker Shaun Phillips.[9]

New York Giants

On January 5,

NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.[10] On August 31, Butler's contract was terminated to make room for safety Stevie Brown.[11]

Toronto Argonauts

On February 1, 2017, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League after being out of football for a year.[12] Butler caught attention early in the year by recording 8 sacks in his first 3 games. Despite missing 6 games with an injury, Butler was named a CFL East All Star, finishing the regular season with 31 tackles, 10 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in 12 contests, on his way to a Grey Cup championship over the Calgary Stampeders.

In late January 2018 Butler criticized the Argos for not allowing him to pursue NFL opportunities for the 2018 NFL season; following in the footsteps of teammate James Wilder Jr. who two days prior announced that he planned sit out of the 2018 CFL season in favor of having a chance of making it in the NFL.[13] During the 2018 season while Butler sat out, the Argos finished as the worst team in the CFL with a 4-14 record, while the Toronto defense produced the fewest sacks and gave up the most points.[14] On February 12, 2019, Butler officially became a free agent, and was reported to be considering a return to the CFL.[15]

Current Day

Butler Vick is now a coach for The Episcopal School of Dallas Eagles, an SPC school in Dallas. In 2021-22, the Eagles went undefeated but lost in the championship game against Houston Kinkaid.

References

  1. ^ "Victor Butler Selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 4th Round". OSUBeavers.com. April 26, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Cowboys free agents: Victor Butler". ESPN. January 8, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "Saints sign Victor Butler for two years". ESPN. March 28, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  5. ^ Alper, Josh (August 27, 2013). "Saints keep the door open for a Victor Butler return". NBCSports.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  6. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  7. ^ Crabtree, Curtis. "Cardinals release linebacker Victor Butler". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  8. ^ "Indianapolis defense making progress; Texans next". Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  9. ^ "Colts claim OLB Shaun Phillips". Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  10. ^ "Giants LB Victor Butler suspended first 4 games for PEDs". Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "New York Giants sign veteran safety Stevie Brown". Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  12. ^ "Argos sign former NFL LB Butler - Article - TSN". TSN. February 1, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  13. ^ "Victor Butler: The Argonauts are holding me hostage - 3DownNation". 3DownNation. January 26, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  14. ^ "O'Leary: Uncertainty looms for Argos, Als and Esks". November 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  15. ^ TSN ca Staff (February 13, 2019). "Butler could return to CFL with Alouettes - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved September 5, 2020.

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