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 |
CB Butler's emergence comes at great time for Colts
CB Darius Butler has brought with him to Indianapolis a greater focus and hunger to reach his potential.
Dalton, Butler, Jones named AFC Players of the Week
Bengals QB Andy Dalton, Colts CB Darius Butler and Ravens KR Jacoby Jones were named the AFC Players of the Week for Week 10.
Colts' 'D' finally making impact plays
After failing to take the ball away for over a month, the Colts' "D" doubled its season takaway total in a Week 10 road win over the Jaguars.
Panthers place CB Munnerlyn on I.R.
The Panthers placed starting CB Captain Munnerlyn on injured reserve Friday with a strained left hamstring.
Panthers CB Butler back after daughter's surgery
Panthers CB Darius Butler was back at practice Wednesday after missing last week's game to be with his 3-month-old daughter, who underwent successful heart surgery.
Panthers downgrade CB Gamble to out
Panthers CB Chris Gamble (concussion) did not travel with the team to Chicago for its Week Four game against the Bears. Darius Butler will start in his place.
Patriots sign TE Gronkowski, cut DL Warren
The Patriots are collecting Gronkowskis, as they signed TE Dan Gronkowski to join his brother Rob.
Panthers claim CB Butler
Former Patriots CB Darius Butler didn't remain on waivers for long, as he was claimed by the Panthers, according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer.
Patriots cut CB Butler
The Patriots cut former second-round CB Darius Butler on Tuesday. "It's been real New England. I was blessed to have a chance to play and start my NFL career here," he tweeted.
Five questions with Patriots correspondent Ian Rapoport
Each week throughout the season we'll ask Patriots correspondent and Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport five questions about the Pats. This week, Ian explained why the Patriots play so well in the snow and talked about Darius Butler's ...
Patriots' corners can get revenge vs. Jets
Each Wednesday we'll identify one player, coach or area of the team that is most under the microscope. This week, CBs Devin McCourty, Kyle Arrington and Darius Butler are the choice.
Whitner keys Bills' defensive improvement
Although he hasn't produced many game-changing plays by himself, Buffalo SS Donte Whitner has been a leader in the team's improved defensive play recently.
CB Butler among Patriots' inactives
The Patriots released their inactives for Sunday night's game against the Steelers and will be playing with just three active cornerbacks.
Patriots CB Butler's starting job may be in jeopardy
On Friday, ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss wrote that a change could be coming at right cornerback considering Darius Butler's struggles in Week Two.
Draft has been good to Patriots
April's draft has recently become the reason for the Patriots' continued success with home-grown talent all over the field in 2010, including CB Devin McCourty.
Butler needs to regain swagger against the Bills
Each Wednesday throughout the season we'll identify one player, coach or area of the Patriots that is under the microscope. This week, CB Darius Butler is the choice.
Patriots' 60-second rant: Defense gets a wake-up call
If the Patriots' defense doesn't bounce back against the Bills this Sunday after their poor showing in New York, it could be time to panic.
Patriots' CB picture comes into focus
The release of CB Shawn Springs has made the Patriots' depth chart at the position a little more clear.
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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.
