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Top Paul Butler News

  • Paul Butler: Let go by Patriots

    Butler was waived by New England on Saturday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

    Butler was a training camp addition for the Patriots in August after being let go by the Raiders. The 27-year-old has spent time with both the Raiders and Lions in his career, mainly on the practice squad, as he's yet to see regular-season action. The Patriots will roll with Devin Asiasi (foot), Dalton Keene and Ryan Izzo at tight end heading into 2020.

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  • Patriots' Paul Butler: Finds new team

    Butler agreed to a contract with the Patriots on Monday, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

    Butler was let go by the Raiders earlier in the month, but as evidenced by this news, he found a new team shortly after as a depth option. The 27-year-old has spent time with both the Raiders and Lions in his career, mainly on the practice squad, as he's yet to see regular-season action.

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  • Paul Butler: Done in Las Vegas

    The Raiders waived Butler on Monday.

    Butler spent the offseason bouncing on and off Las Vegas' roster, but he ultimately wasn't able to garner a depth role in the team's crowded tight end corps. The 27-year-old still has yet to see regular-season action in his career.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Rejoins Raiders

    The Raiders re-signed Butler on Thursday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Butler was waived by Las Vegas earlier this month, but the team's decision to place Nick O'Leary (illness) on the reserve/Non-Football Injury List list opens up a roster spot. The 27-year-old will now resume competing for a depth role in the Raiders' crowded tight end room.

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  • Paul Butler: Let go by Vegas

    Butler was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.

    The Raiders claimed Butler off waivers from the Lions in April, but he only remained on the team for a few weeks. The 27-year-old will become a free agent if he clears the waiver wire.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Claimed by Las Vegas

    The Raiders claimed Butler off waivers Thursday, Bill Williamson of RaidersSnakepit.com reports.

    Butler now joins a crowded Raiders' tight end corps, led by Darren Waller (thumb), Jason Witten and Foster Moreau (knee). He looks to be competing for a back-end roster spot with Nick O'Leary and Derek Carrier.

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  • Paul Butler: Let go by Detroit

    The Lions waived Butler on Wednesday.

    The 26-year-old signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions after the 2019, but unless he re-signs, he won't begin training camp with the team. Butler had yet to make his NFL debut since going undrafted out of California University (Pa.) in 2018.

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  • Lions' Paul Butler: Lands in Detroit

    Butler signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Tuesday.

    Butler, who has yet to make his NFL debut, will now get the offseason to develop in Detroit. He previously spent time with the Raiders.

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  • Paul Butler: Works out with Detroit

    Butler (undisclosed) had a workout with the Lions on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Butler was waived off the Raiders' injured reserve in early September and has apparently recovered from the undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old is an undrafted free agent out of California University (PA) and has yet to make his NFL debut.

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  • Paul Butler: Waived from IR

    Butler (undisclosed) was waived from Oakland's injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    It's unclear what type of injury Butler is dealing with, but it's seemingly serious enough to have landed him on injured reserve in the first place. The 26-year-old has yet to make his regular-season NFL debut, but for now he'll have to focus on getting healthy and finding another squad.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Hits IR

    Butler (undisclosed) has reverted to the Raiders' injured reserve ​per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Butler went unclaimed on the wire after getting waived with an injury designation. While it remains unclear what he is dealing with, he is set to spend the season on IR unless he can come to terms on an injury settlement.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Returns from undisclosed injury

    Butler (undisclosed) caught his lone target for six yards in Thursday's 17-15 preseason loss to the Seahawks.

    Butler missed practice earlier in the week due to an unknown issue, but he played over 60 offensive snaps Thursday as health no longer appears to be a concern. Unfortunately for the undrafted rookie, Derek Carrier and Luke Willson have much better odds of making the 53-man roster behind fellow tight ends Darren Waller and Foster Moreau.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Not practicing Monday

    Butler did not practice Monday, Matt Kawahara of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    It is unknown why the tight end was sitting out of practice, but he did miss time earlier in training camp due to a hip injury. Look for more updates on his status to come before Thursday's preseason finale against the Seahawks.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Shakes off injury

    Butler (hip) was able to take the field for Tuesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

    Butler was forced to leave Thursday's practice early due to the hip injury but seems to have recovered. The undrafted rookie is still stuck in a logjam at the tight end position, as he attempts to make the 53-man roster.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Leaves practice with injury

    Butler left Thursday's practice early due to a hip injury, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

    Butler is competing for a depth spot on Oakland's roster and will work to return to full health as soon as possible. Foster Moreau and Derek Carrier could see increased reps as long as Butler remains sidelined.

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  • Raiders' Paul Butler: Promoted from practice squad

    The Raiders signed Butler from their practice squad on Monday, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Butler has spent the entire season on Oakland's practice squad after having not made the team during roster cutdowns, but he now has a spot on the 53-man roster following the placement of Daryl Worley (shoulder) on injured reserve. He'll work to make his NFL debut during Oakland's last two games of the season, but he'll have difficulty earning snaps behind Jared Cook, Lee Smith, Derek Carrier and Darren Waller.

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  • Paul Butler: Waived by Raiders

    Butler was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

    There wasn't room for Butler on the Raiders' 53-man roster with Jared Cook, Lee Smith and Derek Carrier handling the duties at tight end.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-6, 250 lbs
Age: 31
School: California (PA)
Experience: 1