Donald Butler San Diego Chargers Linebacker Ht: 6.1 | Wt: 242

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Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:51:58 -0800

The San Diego Chargers placed LB Donald Butler (elbow) on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 15. They also signed practice squad CB Greg Ducre to their active roster and free-agent QB Brad Sorensen (Titans) to their practice squad. The terms of Ducre's deal were not disclosed.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:22:10 -0800

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (elbow) suffered a dislocated elbow in the team's Week 15 game. Head coach Mike McCoy said Butler is a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list, but the team has not made a decision yet.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:02:31 -0800

San Diego Chargers CB Donald Butler (elbow) suffered an elbow injury in the Week 15 game against the Denver Broncos and he left the locker room with his left arm in a sling.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:10:25 -0800

San Diego Chargers DT Ryan Carrethers (elbow) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 5, and has been ruled out for Week 14. LB Donald Butler (quadriceps) did not participate and is questionable. OT D.J. Fluker (concussion) fully participated and is questionable. C Chris Watt (calf) was limited in practice and is questionable. LB Andrew Gachkar (knee) fully participated and is probable.

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| Source: Chargers.com

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:36:25 -0800

San Diego Chargers FS Eric Weddle has taken over the defensive play-calling duties in the last two games, which means he is the one communicating with defensive coordinator John Pagano on relaying play calls to the rest of his teammates. LB Donald Butler was in that role earlier this year, but Butler's playing time has decreased, and Weddle has plenty of experience. The Chargers are 2-0 since the switch and have played more consistently on defense.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:18:38 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Manti Te'o (foot) and CB Shareece Wright (knee) have been ruled out for Week 6 against the Oakland Raiders. OT D.J. Fluker (ankle), LB Jarret Johnson (back, ankle), LB Cordarro Law (ankle), C Richard Ohrnberger (back), S Darrell Stuckey (quadriceps) and LB Reggie Walker (ankle) are questionable, while LB Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (shoulder), LB Dwight Freeney (knee) and TE David Johnson (knee, shoulder) were probable. Te'o, Wright and Law did not practice Friday, Oct. 10. Johnson and Walker were limited, while the others were full participants.

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Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:23:39 -0700

San Diego Chargers OT D.J. Fluker (ankle), LB Dwight Freeney (knee), LB Manti Te'o (foot) and CB Shareece Wright (knee) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 9. LB Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring), LB Jarret Johnson (back, ankle), LB Cordarro Law (ankle), S Darrell Stuckey (quadriceps) and LB Reggie Walker (ankle) were limited. LB Donald Butler (shoulder), TE David Johnson (knee, shoulder) and OG Richard Ohrnberger (back) practiced fully.

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Fri, 03 Oct 2014 12:12:14 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring), RB Ryan Mathews (knee), C Richard Ohrnberger (back), LB Manti Te'o (foot), LB Reggie Walker (ankle) and CB Shareece Wright (knee) are out for Week 5 against the New York Jets. LB Dwight Freeney (knee), TE David Johnson (knee) and DT Corey Liuget (concussion) are questionable, while LB Donald Butler (shoulder), LB Jarret Johnson (shoulder), LB Cordarro Law (ankle) and CB Jason Verrett (hamstring) are probable. Attaochu, Mathews, Ohrnberger, Te'o, Walker and Wright did not practice Friday, Oct. 3. Freeney was limited, while the others practiced in full.

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Thu, 02 Oct 2014 13:33:34 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring), LB Dwight Freeney (knee), C Richard Ohrnberger (back), LB Manti Te'o (foot), LB Reggie Walker (ankle) and CB Shareece Wright (knee) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 2. LB Donald Butler (shoulder), TE David Johnson (shoulder), DT Corey Liuget (concussion) and CB Jason Verrett (hamstring) were limited, while LBs Jarret Johnson (shoulder) and Cordarro Law (ankle) practiced in full.

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Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:27:19 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring), C Richard Ohrnberger (back), LB Manti Te'o (foot), LB Reggie Walker (ankle) and CB Shareece Wright (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 1. LB Donald Butler (shoulder), LB Dwight Freeney (knee), TE David Johnson (shoulder), LB Jarret Johnson (shoulder), DT Corey Liuget (concussion) and CB Jason Verrett (hamstring) were limited, while LB Cordarro Law (ankle) practiced in full.

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Mon, 03 Mar 2014 07:53:32 -0800

Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler has a multi-tiered deal with the team. The first three years of the deal are worth just under $20 million. The team has an option for four more years worth $8-$9.5 million per season. Butler will earn just under $12 million in 2014 and $15 million over the next two years. If team picks up the option, he's guaranteed just under $15 million in the first year of the option years.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:23:00 -0800

The San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with LB Donald Butler Friday, Feb. 28. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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| Source: The Baltimore Sun - Aaron Wilson

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:55:56 -0800

The San Diego Chargers are expected to meet with Eugene Parker, the agent for impending free-agent LB Donald Butler, during the NFL Scouting Combine to talk about a new contract for Butler. The two sides are expected to agree to a deal before the start of free agency.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 01:23:34 -0800

The San Diego Chargers and ILB Donald Butler are mutually interested in a contract extension despite Butler missing 23 of 66 games with the team. The team appreciates the mentor status Butler has with LB Man'ti Teo.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Tom Krasovic

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:16:25 -0800

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Divisional Round playoff game but played all of the team's defensive snaps during the game. It appears the team did not diagnose Butler until after the game.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 20:26:10 -0800

Updating a previous report, not only is San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) expected to return in Week 10 against the Denver Broncos after missing three games, he is expected to start at inside linebacker.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:25:14 -0800

San Diego Chargers OT Mike Remmers (ankle) is ruled out for Week 10. DE Lawrence Guy (toe) and LB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) are questionable. LB Donald Butler (groin), OG Chad Rinehart (toe), P Mike Scifres (knee) and LB Tourek Williams (thumb) are probable. Remmers, Guy and Johnson did not practice Friday, Nov. 8. Rinehart was limited and Butler, Scifres and Williams practiced in full.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:23:29 -0800

San Diego Chargers DE Lawrence Guy (toe) and OT Mike Remmers (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 7. LB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) and OG Chad Rinehart (toe) were limited. LB Donald Butler (groin), P Mike Scifres (knee) and LB Tourek Williams (thumb) practiced in full.

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Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:58:19 -0800

San Diego Chargers OT Mike Remmers (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 6. LB Donald Butler (groin), DE Lawrence Guy (toe) and OG Chad Rinehart (toe) were limited in practice. LB Tourek Williams (thumb) practiced in full.

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Sun, 03 Nov 2013 08:41:22 -0800

The San Diego Chargers have declared QB Brad Sorensen, SS Brandon Taylor, OG Chad Rinehart, CB Crezdon Butler, LB Donald Butler, DL Kwame Geathers, OT Mike Remmers inactive for Week 9.

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Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:06:25 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) is expected to miss his third consecutive game Sunday, Nov. 3. However, Butler was encouraged with his progress Friday after he ran on a side field for the second day in a row. It was a sign that Butler is improving going toward the Nov. 10 game against the Denver Broncos. "It felt good. I want to keep it going," Butler said. "It's getting better every day. It's definitely getting better."

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Tom Krasovic

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 13:06:30 -0700

San Diego Chargers OT Mike Remmers (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 1, and has been ruled out for Week 9. LB Donald Butler (groin) did not participate and is doubtful. OG Chad Rinehart (toe) did not participate and is questionable. DE Lawrence Guy (toe), LB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) and S Eric Weddle (toe) all fully practiced and are probable.

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Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:43:30 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) and OT Mike Remmers (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 31. OG Chad Rinehart (toe) was limited. LB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) and FS Eric Weddle (toe) practiced in full.

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Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:08:38 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), OG Mike Remmers (ankle) and WR Eddie Royal (foot) all did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30. OG Chad Rinehart (toe) was limited in practice.

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Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:50:49 -0700

San Diego Chargers OT Mike Remmers (ankle) and LB Donald Butler (groin) are not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 30.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:33:12 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) is not participating in practice Monday, Oct. 28.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:06:09 -0700

San Diego Chargers CB Donald Butler (groin), OT King Dunlap (concussion) and LB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) will each have two weeks to rest with the bye in Week 8.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Kevin Acee

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:59:38 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) and OG Chad Rinehart (toe) did not practice Friday, Oct. 18. Butler is listed as doubtful for the Week 7 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Rinehart has been ruled out.

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Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:26:18 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) and OG Chad Rinehart (toe) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 17.

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Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:28:40 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), OG Jeromey Clary (clavicle) and OG Chad Rinehart (toe) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 16.

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Mon, 14 Oct 2013 16:22:21 -0700

The San Diego Chargers have declared QB Brad Sorensen, SS Brandon Taylor, OG Chad Rinehart, LB Donald Butler, LB Jarret Johnson, DL Lawrence Guy, OT Mike Remmers inactive for Week 6.

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Sat, 12 Oct 2013 16:06:15 -0700

San Diego Chargers OT D.J. Fluker (calf), LB Donald Butler (groin), LB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) and CB Richard Marshall (groin) are listed as questionable for Week 6. Butler and Johnson did not participate in practice Saturday, Oct. 12, while the other two players were limited.

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Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:49:52 -0700

San Diego Chargers OG Chad Rinehart (toe), LB Donald Butler (groin), LB Jarret Johnson (hamstring) and CB Richard Marshall (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 11.

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Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:07:10 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Manti Te'o (foot), C Nick Hardwick (shin), OT D.J. Fluker (concussion) and LB Donald Butler (groin) all fully practiced Friday, Sept. 27, and are probable for Week 4.

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Thu, 26 Sep 2013 14:05:44 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), OT D.J. Fluker (concussion), LB Dwight Freeney (non-injury), C Nick Hardwick (shin) and LB Manti Te'o (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 26.

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Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:58:52 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), OT D.J. Fluker (concussion) and LB Manti Te'o (foot) all fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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Sun, 22 Sep 2013 09:49:44 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) is not expected to play in the team's Week 3 game even though he is active. The team tried to add him to the inactive list late but was not allowed to.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:37:44 -0700

San Diego Chargers OT D.J. Fluker (concussion), LB Donald Butler (groin) and CB Shareece Wright (hamstring) are listed as questionable for Week 3. Butler fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 20, while the other two players missed practice.

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Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:05:11 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) and CB Shareece Wright (hamstring) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 19.

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Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:59:12 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:05:32 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (undisclosed) could be limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 18, after suffering an undisclosed injury during the team's Week 2 game.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:19:26 -0700

Contract extension talks with the San Diego Chargers and LB Donald Butler have been quiet, and may not lead to a new deal until after the 2013 season.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:14:32 -0700

The San Diego Chargers have begun contract extension talks with the agent for LB Donald Butler. Butler is entering the final year of his current contract.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:47:44 -0700

San Diego Chargers LB Manti Te'o is expected to start alongside inside LB Donald Butler, and the rookie said Butler is "like a big brother," on a defense where youth is everywhere.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Clark Judge

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.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

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.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

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.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Tom Krasovic

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.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

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.

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| Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken

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.

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| Source: Yahoo! Sports