Donald Butler

Donald Butler

Position: LB
Height: 6-1    Weight: 248 lbs.

Born: October 17, 1988
College: Central Washington
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round (79th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 13 (6138th overall since 1950)

• 5/6 Sports Out West: NFL Draft 2013: Chargers Donald Butler not sold on Manti Te’O: Of all the moves in the NFL draft not involving a quarterback, the most questionable may be the San Diego Chargers’ second...

• 4/9 Bolt Beat: Chargers Bringing Notre Dame LB Manti Te’o In For A Visit: The San Diego Chargers are bringing Notre Dame middle linebacker Manti Te’o to town for a visit, via Ed Werder. Te’o...
• 4/9 Bolt Beat: Donald Butler: Future captain and already fan favorite: Rookie year for DB56 was not what he had in mind being drafted out of the University of Washington. Sitting out really wore at...
• 4/3 Sports Out West: Chargers news: Ryan Mathews on virtual island with Norv Turner comments: San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews hasn’t earned himself much goodwill over his first three years in the league....

• 3/27 Bolt Beat: NFL.com Ranks San Diego Chargers With 5th Weakest Roster: Today, Chris Wesseling of NFL.com ranked the 5 weakest rosters in the NFL and the San Diego Chargers were ranked number 5 on that...
• 3/19 Bolt Beat: Indianapolis Colts Sign NT Aubrayo Franklin: The Indianapolis Colts (and Jimmy Raye is probably giggling in his seat all over this while holding up the bird to his former...
• 3/14 Bolt Beat: Next Steps in Free Agency For the San Diego Chargers: The San Diego Chargers have been busy for the first couple of days in free agency. There hasn’t been Denver Broncos type...
• 3/11 Bolt Beat: Dallas Cowboy Cut LB Dan Connor. Chargers Should Pursue: The Dallas Cowboys have cut ties with LB Dan Connor today. Connor may not be a big time name, but he would be a perfect fit for...

• 2/17 Bolt Beat: Georgia LB Alec Ogletree Charged With DUI: I know I am late to this story about Georgia LB Alec Ogletree getting charged with a DUI. This kid has had character red flags...
• 2/13 Bolt Beat: San Diego Chargers Draft Watch: LSU ILB Kevin Minter: LSU, Linebacker 6-foot-1, 245 pounds Checking in on a few more players in the second round that the Chargers should keep their...

• 12/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Donald Butler doubtfulSan Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) did not practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is doubtful for Week 17....[+] San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) did not practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is doubtful for Week 17.
• 12/22 The Jet Press: Jets vs. Chargers: Last Meeting: This morning, we take a look back at the last time these two teams met. It was October 23, 2011, from MetLife stadium. Plaxico...
• 12/2 Stripe Hype: Bengals @ Chargers Inactives::     Bengals Inactives WR Mohamed Sanu, CB Jason Allen, S George Iloka, DT Devon Still, DT Brandon Thompson, WR Armon...

• 11/30 Stripe Hype: Bengals @ Chargers Final Injury Report: Andrew Hawkins & Eric Weddle Likely to Play: Bengals Injury Report NAME POSITION INJURY WED. THU. FRI. GAME STATUS Cook, Kyle C Ankle LP LP LP Questionable Green-Ellis, BenJarvus...
• 11/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Three miss practice: San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin), WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and S Darrell Stuckey (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday,...[+] Nov. 28.
• 11/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Donald Butler suffers groin injury: San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) suffered a groin injury in Week 12 and is not expected to play in the team’s Week...[+] 13 game.
• 11/9 Bolt Beat: Over/Under for Doug Martin Total Rush Yards Set at 89 1/2: After Doug Martin ran over the Oakand Raiders defense with 2 million yards and 8 thousand touchdowns, Vegas still has confidence...

• 10/23 Bolt Beat: Time To Vote Our Favorite Chargers Into Pro Bowl: Vincent Jackson, Drew Brees…: Voting has begun for the Pro Bowl and the Chargers want us to vote for our favorite Chargers. A ton of the fans are still ****...
• 10/15 Bolt Beat: Chargers vs Broncos: Llaves: Llaves time! On offense, the Chargers need to run the football and run it well. Ryan Mathews would be the best option to gain...
• 10/12 Bolt Beat: Chargers vs Broncos: Areas of Confidence: The biggest area of confidence going into the Denver Broncos game is in the Chargers running attack WITH Ryan Mathews. Not with...
• 10/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Donald Butler wins weekly award: San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week Wednesday, Oct. 3, for his performance in Week...[+] 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He posted six tackles, half a sack, one pass defensed, and a 21-yard interception return for a touchdown.
• 10/3 Bolt Beat: Donald Butler Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week: San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs....
• 10/1 Bolt Beat: Chargers Beat Chiefs: Earning Their Lightning Bolts: The San Diego Chargers put a whoopin on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The defense dominated the performance, forcing 6 turnovers...

• 9/26 Bolt Beat: Around the AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs Lose Starting Center for the year: The Chiefs lost their starting center, Rodney Hudson, for the entire year with a broken leg. He was placed on injured reserve...

• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Donald Butler limitedSan Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21....[+] San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Four questionable: San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) were...[+] limited in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and are questionable for Week 15.
• 12/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Four miss practice: San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) did...[+] not practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Donald Butler leaves with foot injury: San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (foot) left in the first half of the Week 13 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday,...[+] Dec. 5, due to a foot injury. LB Bront Bird replaced him. Butler is being examined in the locker room, and is questionable to return.

• 11/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Donald Butler will play in Week 10 San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (illness) will play in Week 10 despite missing practice Wednesday, Nov. 9....[+] San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (illness) will play in Week 10 despite missing practice Wednesday, Nov. 9.
• 11/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Chargers | Six players listed as probable: San Diego Chargers WR Richard Goodman (groin), LBs Antwan Barnes (calf), Donald Butler (illness), Na'il Diggs (knee) and Takeo...[+] Spikes (biceps) and SS Steve Gregory (thigh) are listed as probable for Week 10. Butler missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 9, Gregory was limited during practice and the other four fully practiced.

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