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Daniel Carlson hits 60-yard field goal to lift Raiders over Chiefs, 14-12

Daniel Carlson made a career-long 60-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give the Las Vegas Raiders a 14-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Kansas City Butler (biceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.

Impact Butler was unable to practice all week due to a biceps injury, and as a result he will be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale. He'll finish the 2025 regular season with 50 tackles (20 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery across 15 games. In Butler's absence, head coach Pete Carroll relayed to reporters Friday that JJ Pegues and Tonka Hemingway will be the "feature players" against Kansas City.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' Latest Injury Report Takes a Turn for the Worst The Las Vegas Raiders are a banged up bunch heading into Week 18. Raiders' Injury Report Geno Smith, Adam Butler, and Dylan Parham did not p...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Doesn't practice Wednesday Butler (biceps) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Butler injured his biceps during the first half of the Raiders' Week 17 loss to the Giants and did not return, finishing with one tackle. The veteran defensive tackle will have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raiders' personnel decisions last week are potentially long-term benefits

The Las Vegas Raiders placed key players on injured reserve last week

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Raiders in position for top draft pick after 34-10 loss to Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders are in position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to the New York Giants

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Raiders QB Geno Smith leaves game in fourth quarter with an ankle injury

Quarterback Geno Smith left the Raiders’ loss to the New York Giants with an ankle injury early in the fourth quarter Sunday after throwing his second interception

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Butler (biceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Butler sustained a biceps injury in the first half, which is severe enough for him to not return to Sunday's game. JJ Pegues and Thomas Booker will continue to see operate in larger roles in Butler's absence.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with arm injury Butler (arm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Butler went to the locker room to have his arm injury evaluated by medical staff. Thomas Booker and JJ Pegues are in line for more snaps at defensive tackle alongside Jonah Laulu for as long as Butler is out of the game.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Week 13 Butler (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Butler was unable to practice Thursday due to an illness, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to be cleared to play Sunday. The veteran defensive tackle has accumulated 33 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery across 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Butler (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Butler was unable to practice Thursday due to an illness, but appears to have fought it off enough to be a limited participant Friday. If the starting defensive tackle cannot suit up for Sunday's game, Thomas Booker and JJ Pegues will likely see an increase in rotational defensive line snaps.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders veteran just struck a nerve with his brutally honest admission Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler struck a nerve with his brutally honest admission during the 2025 NFL season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Will face Denver Butler (back) is active for Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Butler was limited all week in preparation for the game. He'll still manage to suit up and should be in line for around a 70 percent defensive snap rate along the Raiders' defensive line.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable tag for Week 10 Butler (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Denver.

Impact Butler was limited in the final two practices of the Raiders' shortened Week 10 prep due to a lingering back injury he sustained against the Chiefs in Week 7. He was able to play through the issue during Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars and logged five tackles (four solo) while playing 57 snaps on defense and six on special teams. Butler's status for Thursday's game may not be officially known until the Raiders announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos aim to extend lead in AFC West against struggling Raiders

The Denver Broncos are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night as they seek their seventh straight win

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited in practice Tuesday Butler (back) was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports

Impact After playing in Sunday's overtime loss to Jacksonville, Butler returned to the injury report with the same back injury that he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs. The defensive tackle had arguably his best game of the season last week with five tackles, but with the back seemingly bothering him again, it is unknown if he will be ready for Thursday's game against Denver.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Butler (back) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Butler suffered a back injury early in Las Vegas' Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, but his absence will be limited to one game. He practiced in full Friday, suggesting he shouldn't be limited in Week 9 against Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Butler (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Butler has been rehabbing from a back injury he sustained in Week 7 against the Chiefs, and he got extra time rest courtesy of the Raiders' Week 8 bye. He's opened the week with a DNP-LP practice log, and a full practice Friday would put him on track to play Sunday against the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders, Jaguars come off bye weeks, looking for a win

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Once known as 'Patriots West,' Raiders becoming 'Seattle South' as they hope for second-half surge

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll is reshaping the team with familiar faces from his Seattle Seahawks days

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Wednesday Butler (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Pete Carroll, however, said the Raiders expect Butler to play Sunday against the Jaguars. Butler was injured in the Raiders' pre-bye Week 7 loss to the Chiefs, though he didn't log a defensive snap in that contest. The veteran defensive tackle has 19 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery across 282 defensive snaps this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes' trick play underscores embarrassing afternoon for Raiders in 31-0 loss to Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs dominated the Las Vegas Raiders with a 31-0 victory

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to 31-0 rout of Raiders as Rashee Rice returns with 2 TDs

Patrick Mahomes threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs shut out the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Unable to return Butler (back) has officially been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.

Impact Butler suffered a back injury early in the first quarter of Sunday's game and after further examination, will not be able to return. Thomas Booker and Leki Fotu will both see more rotational snaps in place of the 31-year-old defensive tackle.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with back injury Butler (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Butler sustained a back injury early in the first quarter, and he will be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Thomas Booker and Leki Fotu will both see more rotational snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Butler is out of the game.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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