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 |
Injuries force Colts to mix and match offensive linemen
The way it stands now, the Colts might be forced to rely on the two healthiest players available at the guard spots Week One at Houston.
Colts sign DB Skinner, waive two injured players
The Colts signed free-agent DB Terrell Skinner and released DBs Jamie Silva and Donye' McCleskey.
Colts lose DB Silva for season
The Colts announced Monday that DB Jamie Silva suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers. Silva will miss the entire 2010 season.
Colts' Saturday has knee scoped
Colts C Jeff Saturday has undergone arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees to remove a "loose body," the team announced Tuesday. No timetable was given for his return.
Head or heart: the Colts quandary
The defending AFC champion Colts are the Super Bowl favorites at two Nevada casino chains but are no longer favored at another, and oddsmakers say the betting public is more excited about a couple of other contenders, including the rival ...
No timetable on Manning deal
Colts owner Jim Irsay reiterates that Peyton Manning will be the highest-paid player in the NFL next season, but there's no telling when a new contract might get signed — or whether the team might have to use the franchise ...
Townsend, healthy Sanders upgrade Colts' DBs
If the Colts' secondary, especially Bob Sanders, can avoid the injury jinx this season, it could boast one of the better playmaking units in the league.
Wayne, Mathis take high road
It appeared that Reggie Wayne and Robert Mathis might opt to hold out from training camp, both seeking new contracts, but each felt they owed it to their teammates to show up on time.
Report: Colts, first-rounder Hughes agree to terms
The Colts and first-round DE Jerry Hughes have agreed on a five-year deal, according to ESPN.com.
Addai, Brown key to more balanced offense
The Colts want a more balanced offense this season, and they're counting on RBs Donald Brown and Joseph Addai to help accomplish this objective.
Report: Colts sign second-rounder Angerer
The Colts agreed to terms Friday with 2010 second-round draft pick LB Pat Angerer, according to The Indianapolis Star. The four-year deal is worth $3.14 million, including $1.35 million guaranteed. Angerer became the sixth of eight Colts' drafted ...
Colts agree to terms with seventh-rounder Mathews
The Colts announced today that they have agreed on a contract with rookie DL Ricardo Mathews. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mathews is the fifth of eight Colts 2010 draft picks to sign.
Colts' Manning remains potent fantasy weapon
Entering his 13th NFL campaign, there’s strong reason to believe Peyton Manning could be on the cusp of arguably his best fantasy campaign ever.
Colts sign fourth-round pick McClendon
The Colts announced Wednesday that they have signed rookie OG Jacques McClendon, a fourth-round pick out of the University of Tennessee. He is the fourth of eight 2010 draft picks to sign with the Colts.
Report: Colts, fifth-round TE Eldridge agree
The Colts and fifth-round TE Brody Eldridge have agreed to terms on a four-year deal, The Indianapolis Star reported Monday. Eldridge is the third of eight 2010 draft picks to sign for the Colts.
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.
