Indianapolis Colts
Darius Butler - #20 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 185 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/18/1986 |
| Birthplace | Tamarac, FL |
| College | Connecticut |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 9th pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1 | 4 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Less than 24 hours after adding Pro Bowl safety LaRon Landry to the roster, the Indianapolis Colts struck two more deals, this time landing San Francisco defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois and re-signing cornerback Darius Butler. Terms of the deals were not immediately available.|||||||
Butler was New England's second-round pick in 2009 and joined the Colts in September as a free agent. He wound up playing in 11 games, making four starts, picking off a career-high four interceptions and returning two for touchdowns. He will likely be in a backup role behind Vontae Davis, the former first-round pick Indy got in a trade with Miami just before last season's opening game, and the recently signed Toler.
Butler returned Sunday against Miami.|||||||
Butler was out the previous week at Tennessee with a bad shoulder.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed Butler and released offensive lineman Trai Essex.|||||||
Butler was New England's second-round pick in 2009 and has made 14 NFL starts. In 42 career games, Butler, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound Connecticut alum, has recorded 89 career tackles, picked off three passes - all last season with Carolina - and forced one fumble. He was waived by the Patriots last September and was claimed by the Panthers the next day. Carolina waived him Aug. 31.
Butler is inactive for Sunday's game at Houston.|||||||
Butler is dealing with a concussion.
Butler is inactive for Sunday's game at Houston.|||||||
Butler is dealing with a concussion.
