Butler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday. Butler's move was a formality after it was previously reported he suffered a torn ACL. It's a tough blow for the Michigan State product who was getting his first NFL action this season. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with five games played, 21 combined tackles, and five passes defended.
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Team
Dallas Cowboys
Birthdate
11/25/1996 (28)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'0", 182 lbs
Birthplace
Mesquite, TX, USA
Position
CB
College
Michigan State
Experience
1 season
Career History
Dallas Cowboys
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Butler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday. Butler's move was a formality after it was previously reported he suffered a torn ACL. It's a tough blow for the Michigan State product who was getting his first NFL action this season. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with five games played, 21 combined tackles, and five passes defended.
Butler tore his ACL during the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants and will be out for the rest of the season, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports. Butler tore his ACL late in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' Week 13 win. He saw additional snaps on defense over the last three games due to Trevon Diggs being sidelined with a groin injury, and Butler will end his 2024 regular season with 21 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses across five games. Butler will likely be placed on injured reserve, and he'll shift his focus on recovery and rehab and aim to be ready for the 2025 campaign.
Butler tore his ACL during the Cowboys' 27-20 win over the Giants in Week 13 and is set to go on injured reserve, Josh Sanchez of SI.com reports. Butler tore his ACL in the final minutes of the Cowboys' Week 13 win. He saw extended playing time in his last three outings due to Trevon Diggs being sidelined with a groin injury, and Butler will finish the 2024 campaign with 21 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses across five regular-season games. The 28-year-old Butler will shift his focus on rehabbing from his ACL injury and aim to be fully healthy for the 2025 campaign.
Butler (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports. Butler suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Cowboys' win over the Giants this past Thursday. Thanks to the additional rest, the issue shouldn't linger into Monday's game against the Bengals. Over his last three games, Butler has logged 20 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses.
Butler (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Butler injured his knee on pass coverage late in the second quarter, and he had to be helped by trainers to the locker room. With Butler out and Trevon Diggs (groin) inactive, C.J. Goodwin and DaRon Bland will serve as the Cowboys' outside corners for the second half of Thursday's game.
Butler recorded 12 tackles (10 solos) including a sack and added three passes defended in Sunday's win over the Commanders. In just his fourth career NFL game, Butler led the Cowboys in tackles while delivering his first career sack -- an incredible performance from a player who went undrafted out of Michigan State back in 2018 and had to prove himself in the USFL last year before finally getting his chance. The 28-year-old cornerback got the start with Trevon Diggs (groin) sidelined, but Butler may be forcing defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to find a role for him even when the Dallas secondary is fully healthy.