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Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:10:48 -0700
The San Diego Chargers are likely to want to create additional cap space in 2014 due to some dead weight, and LB Donald Butler is believed to be at the forefront of the team's focus. He will hit free agency in March if no prior agreement is reached.
Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:10:22 -0700
The San Diego Chargers are interested in signing LB Donald Butler to a contract extension before he becomes a free agent next offseason.
Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:02 -0700
San Diego Chargers LB Manti Te'o has been looking good during the team's organized team activities this week, but the team hasn't been in pads yet. Te'o displayed good balance and looked faster than on film while staying low. He looked smooth in pass coverage but not very fluid in his retreat. He lined up next to LB Donald Butler as the "mike" linebacker in 11-on-11 drills. In rookie drills, he worked at both inside spots. Te'o said the team's 3-4 scheme is similar to what he played in at Notre Dame.
Fantasy Tip: As Tom Krasovic notes, Te'o won't succeed in the NFL on sheer physicality, so he'll have to be adept at anticipating and jumping plays. He's looked good so far, but this is only the beginning. Te'o could prove to be a situational linebacker in the league. We just don't know yet. Don't count on him being a draft pick in IDP leagues in his first season.
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:51:55 -0700
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler said he expects to become more of a vocal leader on the team next season because of some of the veteran defensive players the Chargers have lost this offseason.
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:40:25 -0700
The San Diego Chargers are expected to attempt to sign LB Donald Butler to an extension this offseason.
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:41:59 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler will receive an increase in his base salary in 2013 because of incentives in his contract. Butler will go from $630,000 to $1.323 million.
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:06:17 -0800
The San Diego Chargers have declared LB Donald Butler, RB Edwin Baker, LB Gary Guyton, CB Gregory Gatson, TE Ladarius Green, WR Mike Willie, OG Stephen Schilling inactive for Week 17.
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:08:41 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) did not practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is doubtful for Week 17.
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:38:22 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:24:30 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:47:26 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring), WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) practiced Friday, Dec. 21, and are probable for Week 16.
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:48:38 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring) and WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 20.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:12:51 -0800
San Diego Chargers LBs Donald Butler (groin) and Demorrio Williams (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:45:06 -0800
The San Diego Chargers have declared LB Demorrio Williams, LB Donald Butler, WR Eddie Royal, OT Jeromey Clary, TE Ladarius Green, RB Ronnie Brown, OG Tyronne Green inactive for Week 15.
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:31:39 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee) and OG Tyronne Green (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are doubtful for Week 15.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:14:58 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring) and LB Demorrio Williams (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:48:00 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring) and LB Demorrio Williams (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:56:10 -0800
The San Diego Chargers have declared DL Antonio Garay, LB Donald Butler, WR Eddie Royal, OT Jeromey Clary, TE Ladarius Green, OT Michael X. Harris, OG Tyronne Green inactive for Week 14.
Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:54:04 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee) and WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 7, and are out for Week 14.
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:29:26 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring), OT Michael Harris (ankle) and WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:48:24 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring), OT Michael X. Harris (ankle), WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and S Darrell Stuckey (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Sun, 02 Dec 2012 12:22:36 -0800
The San Diego Chargers have declared DL Aubrayo Franklin, TE Dante Rosario, FS Darrell Stuckey, LB Donald Butler, WR Eddie Royal, LB Jarret Johnson, WR Micheal Spurlock inactive for Week 13.
Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:43:24 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and S Darrell Stuckey (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Nov. 30, and are out for Week 13.
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:26:22 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), TE Dante Rosario (hamstring), WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and S Darrell Stuckey (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:48:21 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and S Darrell Stuckey (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:39:04 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) suffered a groin injury in Week 12 and is not expected to play in the team's Week 13 game.
Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:45:42 -0700
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week Wednesday, Oct. 3, for his performance in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He posted six tackles, half a sack, one pass defensed, and a 21-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:33:34 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 23, and is probable for Week 16.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:27:41 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 22.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:52:06 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:17:52 -0800
San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and are questionable for Week 15.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:52:21 -0800
San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:55:44 -0800
San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle), LB Takeo Spikes (back) and FS Darrell Stuckey (groin) each did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:48:12 -0800
Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) and LB Shaun Phillips (foot) are each listed as questionable for Week 14, but they are both expected to play.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:55:55 -0800
San Diego Chargers LBs Donald Butler (foot) and Shaun Phillips (foot) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 9, and are questionable for Week 14.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:22:11 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot), LB Shaun Phillips (foot) and S Darrell Stuckey (groin) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 8.
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:41:31 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) and FS Darrell Stuckey (groin) were unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:42:02 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) left in the first half of the Week 13 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday, Dec. 5, due to a foot injury. LB Bront Bird replaced him. Butler is being examined in the locker room, and is questionable to return.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:47:10 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (illness) will play in Week 10 despite missing practice Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:23:30 -0800
San Diego Chargers WR Richard Goodman (groin), LBs Antwan Barnes (calf), Donald Butler (illness), Na'il Diggs (knee) and Takeo Spikes (biceps) and SS Steve Gregory (thigh) are listed as probable for Week 10. Butler missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 9, Gregory was limited during practice and the other four fully practiced.
Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:45:30 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler is expected to be given the opportunity to earn one of the starting linebacker jobs next season, reports Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:17:49 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (Achilles') has started to run on a treadmill six months after having surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon, reports Christopher Smith, of Chargers.com.
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:04:25 -0700
The San Diego Chargers have placed LB Donald Butler (Achilles') on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, according to Chargers.com.
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:29:42 -0700
San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (Achilles') has suffered a torn Achilles' tendon, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee.
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:17:42 -0700
San Diego Chargers rookie LB Donald Butler is expected to be used mostly on special teams in his first year, reports Christopher Smith, of Chargers.com. He will also compete for time at linebacker.
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:32:01 -0700
Updating a previous item, San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler's four-year deal is worth roughly $2.6 million, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com, according to a source.
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:21:55 -0700
The San Diego Chargers have announced they have agreed to terms with third-round draft choice LB Donald Butler on a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:58:56 -0700
San Diego Chargers rookie LB Donald Butler is expected to see time at both inside linebacker spots and be a major contributor on special teams, reports Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:22:40 -0700
San Diego Chargers rookie LB Donald Butler said he likes playing middle linebacker, but is capable of playing three or four linebacker spots, reports Scott Yoffe, of Chargers.com.
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:45:55 -0700
Ed Thompson, of Scout.com, reports Washington LB Donald Butler is scheduled to work out for the Oakland Raiders later in the week.
