Butler (back) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Butler was limited all week in preparation for the game. He'll still manage to suit up and should be in line for around a 70 percent defensive snap rate along the Raiders' defensive line.

Butler (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Butler was limited in the final two practices of the Raiders' shortened Week 10 prep due to a lingering back injury he sustained against the Chiefs in Week 7. He was able to play through the issue during Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars and logged five tackles (four solo) while playing 57 snaps on defense and six on special teams. Butler's status for Thursday's game may not be officially known until the Raiders announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Butler (back) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports

EDGE Analysis

After playing in Sunday's overtime loss to Jacksonville, Butler returned to the injury report with the same back injury that he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs. The defensive tackle had arguably his best game of the season last week with five tackles, but with his back seemingly bothering him again, it is unknown if he will be ready for Thursday's game against Denver.

Butler (back) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Butler suffered a back injury early in Las Vegas' Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, but his absence will be limited to one game. He practiced in full Friday, suggesting he shouldn't be limited in Week 9 against Jacksonville.

Butler (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler has been rehabbing from a back injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs, and he got extra time rest courtesy of the Raiders' Week 8 bye. He's opened the week with a DNP-LP practice log, and a full practice Friday would put him on track to play Sunday against the Jaguars.

Butler (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Pete Carroll, however, said the Raiders expect Butler to play Sunday against the Jaguars. Butler was injured in the Raiders' pre-bye Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, though he didn't log a defensive snap in that contest. The veteran defensive tackle has 19 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery across 282 defensive snaps this season.

Butler (back) officially has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Butler suffered a back injury early in the first quarter of Sunday's game and after further examination, will not be able to return. Thomas Booker and Leki Fotu will both see more rotational snaps in place of the 31-year-old defensive tackle.

Butler (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Butler sustained a back injury early in the first quarter, and he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Thomas Booker and Leki Fotu will both see more rotational snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Butler is out of the game.

Butler (personal) logged two tackles (one solo) during Las Vegas' preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Butler is back with the team after having missed practice earlier in the week due to personal reasons. He is expected to serve as one of the team's starting defensive tackles during the upcoming campaign.

Butler is not practicing Sunday for personal reasons, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler's anticipated timetable to return to practice hasn't yet been disclosed. The starting defensive tackle's next opportunity to suit up for preseason action will come Saturday, Aug. 16 versus the 49ers.