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  Giants | Victor Butler suspended four games    Fri Apr 10, 03:12 PM

New York Giants LB Victor Butler has been suspended for the first four games of the 2015 season for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing drugs.

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  Giants | Victor Butler signs futures deal    Mon Jan 5, 06:06 PM

The New York Giants signed free-agent LB Victor Butler (Colts) to a futures contract Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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  NFL | Three players clear waivers    Thu Nov 27, 05:25 PM

Buffalo Bills DE Bryan Johnson, Indianapolis Colts LB Victor Butler and Tennessee Titans TE Richard Gordon cleared waivers Thursday, Nov. 27, and have become free agents.

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  Colts | Make two roster moves    Wed Nov 26, 04:58 PM

The Indianapolis Colts claimed Shaun Phillips off waivers from the Tennessee Titans and cut LB Victor Butler Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Footballguys view: Phillips isn't the same player he used to be. Even though he's played over 350 snaps this season, Phillips only has two sacks. The Colts are desperate to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks somehow someway, but Phillips may not give them much.

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  Colts | Re-sign Victor Butler    Mon Nov 24, 05:27 PM

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed LB Victor Butler Monday, Nov. 24.

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  Colts | Make more roster moves    Tue Nov 18, 02:59 PM

The Indianapolis Colts waived LB Victor Butler Tuesday, Nov. 18. They also signed free-agent RB Michael Hill (Packers) to the practice squad and released WR Eric Thomas from the practice squad.

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  Colts | Week 11 Inactives    Sun Nov 16, 07:41 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared DL Arthur Jones, LB Henoc Muamba, DL Kelcy Quarles, C Khaled Holmes, OG Lance Louis, LB Victor Butler, OT Xavier Nixon inactive for Week 11.

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  Colts | Friday injury report    Fri Nov 14, 03:47 PM

Indianapolis Colts DT Arthur Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 11. OT Gosder Cherilus (groin) is listed as questionable, while LB Victor Butler (hamstring), LB Josh McNary (ankle), LB Henoc Muamba (toe) and LB Erik Walden (quadriceps) are listed as probable. Jones was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 14, while the other players fully participated in practice.

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  Colts | Wednesday practice report    Thu Nov 13, 03:40 PM

Indianapolis Colts OT Gosder Cherilus (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 13. DT Arthur Jones (ankle) and LB Erik Walden (quadriceps) were limited during practice, while LB Victor Butler (hamstring), LB Josh McNary (ankle) and LB Henoc Muamba (toe) fully participated in practice.

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  Colts | Wednesday practice report    Wed Nov 12, 04:05 PM

Indianapolis Colts OT Gosder Cherilus (groin), DT Arthur Jones (ankle) and LB Erik Walden (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 12. LBs Victor Butler (hamstring) and Henoc Muamba (toe) were limited, while LB Josh McNary (ankle) practiced in full.

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  Colts | Week 7 Inactives    Sun Oct 19, 11:41 AM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared DL Arthur Jones, CB Darius Butler, OT Jamon Meredith, DL Kelcy Quarles, C Khaled Holmes, OG Lance Louis, LB Victor Butler inactive for Week 7.

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  Colts | Week 6 Inactives    Thu Oct 9, 07:14 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have declared DL Arthur Jones, CB Darius Butler, OG Hugh Thornton, OG Jack Mewhort, DL Kelcy Quarles, C Khaled Holmes, LB Victor Butler inactive for Week 6.

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  Colts | Victor Butler signs    Mon Oct 6, 10:15 AM

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent LB Victor Butler (Saints) and cut LB Chris Carter Monday, Oct. 6.

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  Colts | Two worked out    Fri Oct 3, 09:55 PM

The Indianapolis Colts worked out free-agent LB Victor Butler (Saints) and S Ray Ventrone (49ers) Friday, Oct. 3, according to a source.

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  Cardinals | Cut Victor Butler    Tue Sep 30, 03:35 PM

The Arizona Cardinals released LB Victor Butler Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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  Cardinals | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 21, 02:47 PM

The Arizona Cardinals have declared LB Victor Butler, LB Glenn Carson, TE Rob Housler, LB Alex Okafor, QB Carson Palmer, NT Alameda Ta'amu, P Dave Zastudil inactive for Week 3.

Footballguys view: Drew Stanton gets the start again this week.

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  Cardinals | Make several roster moves    Tue Sep 16, 05:30 PM

The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent LB Victor Butler (Saints) and released LB Marcus Benard and P Drew Butler Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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  Saints | Two released    Tue Aug 26, 07:36 PM

New Orleans Saints TE Travis Beckum and LB Victor Butler were released Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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  Saints | Two work on the side    Thu Aug 21, 09:10 PM

New Orleans Saints CB Rod Sweeting (undisclosed) and LB Victor Butler (undisclosed) did conditioning work on the side with trainers during practice Thursday, Aug. 21.

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  Saints | Two miss practice    Wed Aug 13, 06:57 PM

New Orleans Saints FB Erik Lorig (undisclosed) and LB Victor Butler (undisclosed) both did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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  Saints | Victor Butler ready to contribute    Fri May 30, 04:25 PM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler (knee) is healthy and focused on carving out a role to help the Saints' defense, not talking about whether he will start or come off the bench.

Footballguys view: Butler missed the entire 2013 season after tearing his left ACL. Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan lured Butler to the Saints along with him from the Cowboys last year and is excited to finally see what Butler can do to contribute to the Saints' defense.

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  Saints | Victor Butler aiming for OTAs    Wed Jan 15, 09:43 PM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler (knee), who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during organized team activities (OTAs) last June, said Wednesday, Jan. 15, that he is hopeful of returning for OTAs in 2014. 'I'm trying to get some strength back in the quad and feel the way I felt coming into OTAs. I felt real good, my body felt good, so I'm just trying to get back to that and be a part of this team,' Butler said.

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  Saints | Victor Butler to IR    Thu Dec 12, 10:15 AM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve.

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  Saints | Victor Butler will not play in 2013    Wed Dec 11, 04:01 PM

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said LB Victor Butler (knee) has make good progress in his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament but will not be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list.

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  Saints | Victor Butler returns to practice    Tue Nov 19, 05:06 PM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler (knee) is returning to practice Tuesday, Nov. 19, although he'll remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The Saints have 21 days to decide he they will return him to the active roster.

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  Saints | Two missing from practice    Fri Aug 2, 02:45 PM

New Orleans Saints LBs Victor Butler (knee) and Martez Wilson (elbow) were not at practice Friday, Aug. 2, or working on the side.

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  Saints | Two to PUP    Fri Jul 26, 09:56 AM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler (knee) and CB Patrick Robinson (knee) were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

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  Saints | Three to PUP    Fri Jul 26, 09:34 AM

New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston (foot), LB Victor Butler (knee) and CB Patrick Robinson (knee) were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

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  Saints | Not ready to say Victor Butler out for season    Thu Jul 25, 10:24 PM

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said the team is monitoring LB Victor Butler's (knee) rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament to see if he would be able to return at some point this season.

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  Saints | Four entering camp with injuries    Thu Jul 25, 10:16 PM

New Orleans Saints WR Kenny Stills (wrist), LB Victor Butler (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (knee) and SS Roman Harper (hernia) may miss some practice time because injuries. Butler and Robinson are expected to be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Head coach Sean Payton said Stills and Harper likely will be limited if they are able to practice.

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  Saints | Victor Butler to undergo surgery    Thu Jun 13, 08:49 PM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler (knee) is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday, June 18, to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament.

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  Saints | Victor Butler tears ACL    Wed Jun 12, 10:31 AM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler (knee) tore his anterior cruciate ligament in OTAs Tuesday, June 11.

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  Saints | Two expected to compete for one OLB job    Fri May 17, 04:39 PM

New Orleans Saints LBs Martez Wilson and Victor Butler are expected to compete for the starting strongside outside linebacker job during offseason workouts and training camp.

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  Saints | Victor Butler's job to lose    Thu May 2, 09:22 AM

New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler has a starting job to lose in training camp.

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  Saints | Victor Butler agrees to terms    Thu Mar 28, 01:16 PM

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) on a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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  Saints | Expected to sign Victor Butler    Thu Mar 28, 01:08 PM

The New Orleans Saints plan to sign free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys).

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  Eagles | Victor Butler would be situational player    Wed Mar 27, 12:40 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles likely would use free-agent LB Victor Butler (Eagles) as a situational pass rusher and special teams contributor if they sign him this offseason.

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  Browns | Still interested in Victor Brown    Mon Mar 25, 07:12 PM

The Cleveland Browns are still interested in signing free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys).

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  Browns | Victor Butler leaves without deal    Mon Mar 25, 04:27 PM

Free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) left his meeting with the Cleveland Browns without a contract.

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  Eagles | Victor Butler to visit    Mon Mar 25, 04:23 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys).

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  Browns | Victor Butler undergoing physical    Mon Mar 25, 01:39 PM

Updating a previous report, free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) is undergoing a physical during his visit with the Cleveland Browns.

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  Saints | Victor Butler leaves without deal    Fri Mar 22, 08:51 PM

Free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) visited with the New Orleans Saints Friday, March 22, but he left without a contract, according to a source.

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  Browns | Victor Butler to visit Monday    Fri Mar 22, 08:44 PM

Free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) will visit with the Cleveland Browns Monday, March 25.

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  Saints | Victor Butler to visit    Wed Mar 20, 11:42 PM

Free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) will visit with the New Orleans Saints Thursday, March 21.

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  Steelers | Victor Butler leaves without contract    Fri Mar 15, 10:17 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers met with free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) Friday, March 15, but he left without a contract.

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  Saints | Might use Victor Butler as OLB    Fri Mar 15, 10:17 PM

Updating a previous report, free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) is still unsigned after a meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, March 15. According to a source, the New Orleans Saints would be a top target for Butler if he left the meeting with the Steelers without a deal. The team is looking for an outside linebacker in their new 3-4 defensive scheme, and Butler played under defensive coordinator Rob Ryan last season with the Dallas Cowboys.

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  Jets | Victor Butler on radar    Fri Mar 15, 04:55 PM

The New York Jets looking at free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys), who is visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets did not make an offer to free-agent LB Antwan Barnes (Chargers) during his visit.

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  Saints | Victor Butler could be target    Thu Mar 14, 08:46 PM

The New Orleans Saints would be interested in signing free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) if leaves his visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers without a contract.

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  Steelers | Victor Butler to visit Thursday    Wed Mar 13, 11:34 PM

Free-agent LB Victor Butler (Cowboys) is set to visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, March 14.

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  Eagles | Showing interest in two LBs    Wed Mar 13, 01:12 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles have been talking with the representatives for free-agent LB Connor Barwin (Texans) and LB Victor Butler (Cowboys).

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