Butler (undisclosed) has been participating in training camp practices.

EDGE Analysis

Butler was dealing with an undisclosed injury during OTAs in May, but he appears to be past the issue and is fully participating in training camp. Butler reached a three-year, $16.5 million contract with the Raiders in March after a career year in 2024, finishing with 65 tackles (36 solo), including 5.0 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season game.

Butler (undisclosed) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defensive lineman from Vanderbilt appeared in 17 games and played 809 defensive snaps for the Raiders in 2024, recording 65 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble. Once Butler returns to the field, he's expected to serve as one of the team's top interior defensive lineman. While he remains sidelined, Jonah Laulu is likely to see increased work with the first-team defense.

Butler and the Raiders agreed on a three-year, $16.5 million contract with $11 million guaranteed Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler is coming off of his best season as a pro in 2024, recording 65 total tackles (36 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a forced fumble over 17 regular-season games. The defensive tackle will now be rewarded handsomely with a new deal ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Butler finished the 2024 season with 65 tackles (36 solo), including 5.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble across 17 games with Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Butler started just 19 of the 97 games he appeared in prior to 2024, but he was thrust into the starting lineup for coach Antonio Pierce and started 16 of the Raiders' 17 contests. His 65 tackles nearly doubled his previous career high of 34, set in 2020 with the Patriots. Butler has also posted back-to-back 5.0-sack campaigns with Las Vegas after signing a pair of one-year contracts with the team following a 2022 season spent out of the league. Butler turns 31 in April and is slated for unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Butler is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Butler was listed as questionable ahead of this past Monday's game against the Falcons and ended up starting and logging a 69 percent snap share in that contest. Ahead of Week 16 action, Butler wasn't on the Raiders' injury report, so he's slated to handle defensive tackle duties once again. In 14 games, Butler has recorded 57 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Butler (concussion) is active for Monday's game against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Butler missed the Raiders' first official practice of the week Thursday due to a concussion, but he was able to end off strong with a full practice Saturday. He's done enough to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols and will suit up Monday. Butler has logged 17 tackles (eight solo), including 2.5 sacks, in the Raiders' four regular-season games since the Week 10 bye.

Butler (concussion) practiced in full Saturday but is questionable for Monday's Week 15 tilt against Atlanta, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler has shown progress throughout the week, going from non-participation in practice Thursday to a limited session Friday to full participation Saturday. The veteran defensive tackle is nonetheless questionable for Monday Night Football, and it's unclear if he's cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. Butler has already posted career-high regular-season totals with 635 defensive snaps and 51 tackles (including 2.5 sacks) while adding a defensed pass over 13 games.

Butler (concussion) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran defensive tackle has been a pleasant surprise for the Raiders in 2024, making a career-high 51 tackles (29 solo) on a career-high 635 defensive snaps so far. If he can return to practice Friday or Saturday, he may have a chance to suit up Monday against the Falcons. Matthew Butler and Jonah Laulu could be the next men up at defensive tackle if Butler can't go.

The Raiders re-signed Butler on a one-year deal Saturday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old will now remain in Las Vegas after spending last season with the Raiders. Butler appeared in all 17 of the Raiders' games last season, primarily serving as a rotational defensive lineman. He racked up 28 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, while also defending four passes and forcing one fumble. Butler is expected to compete for a similar role on Las Vegas' defense once again this offseason.

Butler (ankle) is active for Thursday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive tackle was questionable coming into the day after being estimated as a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Butler has 18 tackles, including two sacks, and three passes defensed in 2023.