San Diego Chargers
Donald Butler - #56 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 242 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/17/1988 |
| Birthplace | Sacramento, CA |
| College | Washington |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 3rd round, 15th pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | 2 | 1 |
Chargers ILB Butler making big impact as every-down player
A big bright spot for the Chargers' defense has been third-year ILB Donald Butler, who missed his entire rookie season in 2010 with an Achilles injury.
Brady, Butler, Prater named AFC Players of the Week
Patriots QB Tom Brady, Chargers ILB Donald Butler and Broncos PK Matt Prater were named the AFC’s Players of the Week for Week Four.
Butler uses year off to grab Chargers' LB job
Chargers ILB Donald Butler missed all of 2010 with an injury but used the time away to improve enough to win a starting job this season.
New faces on Chargers' 'D,' especially at linebacker
The Chargers have made some changes to their top-ranked defense with as many as five new starters on the unit, including three at linebacker.
Second-year Chargers needed to step up
The Chargers didn't get many contributions from their rookie class last season, but the team hasn't given up on those players in 2011.
ILB decision could shape Chargers' offseason plans
When the offseason began for the Chargers, they knew it would be nearly impossible to retain all their key free agents. Now it is becoming more and more clear which direction the team is likely to go with some of ...
Chargers make multiple roster moves
The Chargers cut four players, placed one on I.R. and signed a part-time punter on Tuesday.
Chargers rookie ILB Butler out for season
Chargers rookie ILB Donald Butler will miss the 2010 season after suffering an injury to his Achilles' tendon during a training-camp practice on Tuesday.
Chargers sign rookies Butler, Thomas
The Chargers announced Friday that they have agreed to four-year contracts with two 2010 draft picks, ILB Donald Butler and DT Cam Thomas.
PLAYER NEWS
Butler will miss the entire season after sustaining an Achilles' tendon injury.|||||||
Butler, who was injured on Tuesday, said his injury was "heartbreaking. I've never dealt with something like this. Right now I'm just trying to make it through." He was a third-round draft pick out of Washington.
