Percy Butler - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Unlikely to start this year Quan Martin has been getting most of the first-team reps at free safety ahead of Butler and Darrick Forrest, Hogs Haven's Jamual Forrest reports.

Impact Butler and Forrest both made starts under the previous coaching staff but now appear headed for backup roles under Dan Quinn. Moving Butler to free safety frees up the slot corner role for rookie second-round pick Mike Sainristil, who was one of the top collegiate players at that spot for Michigan the past two seasons. Butler and Forrest might even end up competing for a single roster spot.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. 49ers Butler (wrist) is out for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Butler will sit out his first game of the season in Week 17 due to a wrist injury. In his absence, Terrell Burgess figures to start at safety next to Kamren Curl against a run-heavy San Francisco offense.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Safety Percy Butler 'Has A Bright Future' Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler has impressed head coach Ron Rivera this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will play Sunday Butler (calf) is active Sunday against the Patriots.

Impact Butler stepped into a starting role for Washington after Darrick Forrest landed on IR with a shoulder injury, and he's played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps each of the last three weeks. He should continue that role Week 9 against New England.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Keep an Eye On' Percy Butler, Says Coach Rivera Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera spoke highly of safety Percy Butler this week.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Commanders Drafting Louisiana LB Andre Jones Another Example of College Pattern Rookie linebacker Andre Jones reunites with fellow Louisiana teammate Percy Butler on the Washington Commanders defense this season.

MAY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Percy Butler's real estate and financial advising team: Meet Nicolette Boxe and Candy Moore "I wanted a team who really knew stuff about me and a team who was really trying to help," Butler said of Nicolette Boxe and Candy Moore.

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Practices fully Thursday Butler (quad) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Butler suffered a quad injury Week 4 against the Cowboys, and he's missed each of the team's last two contests as a result. However, the rookie defensive back was able to log a full session Thursday, implying he'll be available for Sunday's matchup versus the Packers. Through four games played in 2022, Butler logged a total of 16 defensive snaps compared to 66 special-teams snaps, and he'll likely have a similar role in Week 7.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Week 6 Butler (quadriceps) was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Percy suffered a quad injury during Washington's Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, and he was sidelined during Sunday's loss to the Titans as well. The fourth-round rookie served a significant special-teams role over the first three weeks of the season, though he played just 16 defensive snaps over this span. Percy will now look to return during the Commanders' next game against Green Bay on Sunday, Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Butler (quadriceps) isn't in line to play Sunday against the Titans, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Butler came away from Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Cowboys with an apparent quadriceps injury, and he's failed to practice since. The rookie safety has played mostly special teams snaps through the team's first four contests, and he'll now target a return for Thursday night's game in Chicago.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Butler (quadriceps) has exited Sunday's game with the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Butler hasn't played much on defense in his rookie season, so his current absence will mostly impact the Commanders' special-teams unit.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Game Is 'Slowing Down' For Commanders Rookie Percy Butler Butler was drafted in the fourth round by the Commanders.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commanders rookie Percy Butler has a confidant in Washington great Brian Mitchell Percy Butler, a fourth-round pick in 2022, followed a similar path to the NFL as Washington great Brian Mitchell.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Rookie and new dad Percy Butler catching on quickly, making plays at Commanders camp One day after Washington drafted him, Butler became a father. The rookie safety has adjusted quickly to NFL life and daddy life.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Commanders Defense Depth Chart Update: Where Does Rookie Percy Butler Land? The fourth-round rookie could play a number of different positions this season.

MAY 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Percy Butler Credits Gators' Patrick Toney for Growth Into NFL Draft Pick “He basically teaches football like it’s math.”

MAY 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Finds home in D.C. The Commanders selected Butler in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 113th overall.

Impact Butler brings significant speed to the Commanders' secondary, as he ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at 6-foot, 194 pounds. Over his final two seasons at Louisiana, Butler posted 105 tackles, 13 pass breakups, three interceptions and a sack. He'll still need to fine-tune his ball skills and perhaps bulk up before he can take on a significant workload on an NFL defense. Still, his speed should make him effective on special teams in the meantime.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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