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Medically cleared Butler (knee) has received full medical clearance Thursday and will begin working out for teams around the league, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Butler spent the entire 2023 season on IR with the Raiders due to what's been revealed to have been ACL and meniscus injuries. The UDFA out of Arizona State appeared in 15 games with Las Vegas as a rookie in 2022, mostly contributing on special teams. He'll now work to earn another depth opportunity, likely on a practice squad.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Raiders Butler (undisclosed) was waived with a failed physical designation Tuesday by the Raiders.

Impact Butler spent the entire preseason on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, but he was let go Las Vegas after a failed physical Tuesday. The linebacker will have to prove his health before getting another opportunity elsewhere in the league.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to IR Butler (undisclosed) reverted to the Raiders' injured list Wednesday after clearing waivers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Butler was waived by the Raiders on Monday after failing his physical. He spent all of 2023 on injured reserve with an unspecified injury, and he will do so again in 2024 unless he is let go with an injury settlement. Butler played in 15 regular-season games with the Raiders in 2022, recording 11 tackles (three solo) while playing 269 snaps on special teams.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Las Vegas The Raiders waived Butler (undisclosed) from the team's active/PUP list with a failed physical designation Monday.

Impact Butler missed all of Las Vegas' 2023 campaign on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury, and it seems if that issue is still hindering him. Assuming the 24-year-old linebacker clears waivers, he'll likely revert to the Raiders' reserve/PUP list, which means he'd be forced to miss at least the team's first four games in 2024.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Opening camp on PUP list Butler (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Raiders on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Butler missed the entirety of the 2023 campaign while on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury and he'll open this week's training camp on the sidelines. The linebacker will have the opportunity to return to practice and play at any point this preseason.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders Under Contract: LB Darien Butler Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Darien Butler has two years remaining on his three-year, $2.5-million contract.

JANUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raiders Hurting for Young Linebacker Darien Butler Las Vegas Raiders second-year linebacker Darien Butler suffered a season-ending injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles...

AUGUST 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raiders Hurting for Young Linebacker Darien Butler Las Vegas Raiders second-year linebacker Darien Butler suffered a season-ending injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles...

AUGUST 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sitting out regular-season finale Butler (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Butler was forced out with a concussion during the Week 17 loss to the 49ers. The 22-year-old did manage to log a limited practice Wednesday, though it appears he's yet to fully clear protocols after finishing Week 18 prep as a non-participant Thursday. Butler recorded 11 tackles as a core special-teamer across 15 games this season, and his absence will leave Las Vegas with three available linebackers Saturday versus Kansas City.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Butler will not return to Sunday's game against the 49ers after suffering a concussion.

Impact Butler will now enter the leagues concussion protocols, which will potentially end his season early, and at least leave his Week 18 status in question. In his absence, Harvey Langi will likely see extra opportunities at outside linebacker.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Masterson, Darien Butler helping each other grow through their rookie seasons The two undrafted rookie linebackers have endured a lot this season, make the most of their reps as next men up.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Active in Week 16 Butler (ribs) is active for Saturday's game at Pittsburgh.

Impact After he departed last Sunday's win against the Patriots early with a rib injury, Butler was contained to limited sessions during Week 16 prep. Now that he's been cleared to play through the issue, he'll resume a role on special teams in which he's tallied 10 tackles in 13 contests this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Pittsburgh Butler (ribs) is deemed questionable to play Saturday against the Steelers.

Impact Butler exited Sunday's win over the Patriots with a rib injury, and he was limited in each practice during Week 16 prep. The 5-foot-10 linebacker has logged 10 tackles while serving as a core special-teamer over 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in win Butler was forced out with a rib injury during Sunday's 30-24 win over the Patriots.

Impact Butler did not record a statistic before exiting, and it's unclear when or how this injury first arose. His status during the Raiders' first practice Week 16 should provide more clarity on his status heading into Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. Butler recorded 10 tackles while almost exclusively playing on special teams heading into Sunday's win.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darien Butler blows up Dolphins' first offensive play for 4-yard loss Watch as rookie linebacker Darien Butler meets Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds in the backfield for a 4-yard loss.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM