San Diego Chargers
Deon Butler - #3 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 182 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/04/1986 |
| Birthplace | Fairfax, VA |
| College | Penn State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 27th pick by Seahawks |
Chargers agree with WR Robinson
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Chargers announce signings
The Chargers announced their free-agent signings on Friday night, including RB Mike Tolbert.
Chargers sign OLB LaBoy
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Saints sign Sproles to replace Bush
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Chargers trim roster; cut WR Davis
The Chargers did some housecleaning on Thursday, releasing five players — including WR Craig "Buster" Davis — and withdrawing a qualifying offer from another.
Report: Chargers agree with OLB Barnes
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Chargers to make Weddle NFL's highest paid safety
The Chargers have agreed to re-sign FS Eric Weddle, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
Chargers sign draft picks
The Chargers began signing draft picks with second-round LB Jonas Mouton out of Michigan.
Chargers show they won't wait
By signing players like Eric Weddle, Takeo Spikes and Bob Sanders, the Chargers showed on early on in free agency that they aren't looking to the future — they want to win in 2011.
Chargers agree to terms with LB Spikes, S Sanders
The Chargers agreed to a three-year deal with LB Takeo Spikes, the team announced Tuesday evening. He will sign his contract Friday.
Report: Chargers to release LB Tucker
The Chargers will release LB Jyles Tucker when waivers begin on Thursday afternoon.
Chargers to re-sign TE McMichael
The Chargers agreed to re-sign TE Randy McMichael to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
Chargers agree to deal with ORT Clary
The Chargers agreed to terms with ORT Jeromey Clary on a four-year, $20 million deal.
Vikings to release DT Kennedy
The Vikings will begin the process of trying to get under the salary cap by releasing DT Jimmy Kennedy.
Chargers Jackson will sign franchise tag, report to camp
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson will be in attendance when the team reports to camp on July 27, ending speculation that he would hold out for a long-term contract for the second consecutive summer.
PLAYER NEWS
The Chargers agreed to terms with Butler on a one-year deal on Monday.|||||||
Butler played in 35 games during four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, catching 57 passes for 611 yards (10.7 average) and four touchdowns.
Butler will be placed on injured reserve, as expected, after suffering a broken leg against San Francisco. He was injured in the final minutes of Sunday's 40-21 loss to the 49ers.|||||||
Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Butler underwent surgery Sunday night at Stanford Hospital and a rod was inserted into his lower leg to stabilize the break. Carroll said only one bone in his lower leg broke - he did not specify which - but there were two breaks.
The Seahawks have signed Butler, their third-round draft choice, to a multiyear contract.|||||||
The team announced Friday that Penn State's career receptions leader became the fifth of Seattle's seven draft picks to sign. Butler was the 91st overall pick in the April draft. He had 179 receptions at Penn State, finished second in school history with 2,771 receiving yards, and third with 22 touchdowns.
