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Cowboys CB Josh Butler shares emotional Instagram story at Marshawn Kneeland's locker The Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the NFL world are still trying to digest the horrible news of the tragic passing of Marshawn Kneeland. On...

NOVEMBER 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Cornerback Caelen Carson joins Cowboys' growing injury list with hyperextended knee

The injuries are mounting at training camp for the Dallas Cowboys, with cornerback Caelen Carson the latest expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring a knee

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Starting training camp on PUP list Butler (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Monday, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Butler's working his way back after tearing his ACL in December. Dallas is shorthanded at cornerback to begin training camp, as Trevon Diggs (knee), Shavon Revel (knee), Caelen Carson (shoulder) and Kemon Hall (hamstring) are also recovering from injuries.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys acquire cornerback Kaiir Elam from Bills in trade involving 3 draft picks

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired cornerback Kaiir Elam from Buffalo, adding depth to a position with some questions as the Bills decided to move on from their 2022 first-round draf...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Moved to IR Butler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Butler's move was a formality after it was previously reported he suffered a torn ACL. It's a tough blow for the Michigan State product who was getting his first NFL action this season. He'll finish the 2024 campaign with five games played, 21 combined tackles, and five passes defended.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season due to torn ACL Butler tore his ACL during the Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants and will be out for the rest of the season, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Butler tore his ACL late in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' Week 13 win. He saw additional snaps on defense over the last three games due to Trevon Diggs being sidelined with a groin injury, and Butler will end his 2024 regular season with 21 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses across five games. Butler will likely be placed on injured reserve, and he'll shift his focus on recovery and rehab and aim to be ready for the 2025 campaign.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tears ACL on Thanksgiving Day Butler tore his ACL during the Cowboys' 27-20 win over the Giants in Week 13 and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Josh Sanchez of SI.com reports.

Impact Butler tore his ACL in the final minutes of the Cowboys' Week 13 win. He saw extended playing time in his last three outings due to Trevon Diggs being sidelined with a groin injury, and Butler will finish the 2024 campaign with 21 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses across five regular-season games. The 28-year-old Butler will shift his focus on rehabbing from his ACL injury and aim to be fully healthy for the 2025 campaign.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Butler (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Butler suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Cowboys' win over the Giants this past Thursday. Thanks to the additional rest, the issue shouldn't linger into Monday's game against the Bengals. Over his last three games, Butler has logged 20 tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass defenses.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Jones says Cowboys cornerback Josh Butler will need season-ending ACL surgery The Cowboys EVP also gave an update on Juanyeh Thomas’ condition after his early exit against New York.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Won't return Thursday Butler (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Giants, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Butler injured his knee on pass coverage late in the second quarter, and he had to be helped by trainers to the locker room. With Butler out and Trevon Diggs (groin) inactive, C.J. Goodwin and DaRon Bland will serve as the Cowboys' outside corners for the second half of Thursday's game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full Circle: Josh Butler living the dream on his hometown team Josh Butler grew up Dallas through and through, and now gets to play for his favorite team growing up. And he's making an impact too.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Leading tackler in Sunday's win Butler recorded 12 tackles (10 solos) including a sack and added three passes defended in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

Impact In just his fourth career NFL game, Butler led the Cowboys in tackles while delivering his first career sack -- an incredible performance from a player who went undrafted out of Michigan State back in 2018 and had to prove himself in the USFL last year before finally getting his chance. The 28-year-old cornerback got the start with Trevon Diggs (groin) sidelined, but Butler may be forcing defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer to find a role for him even when the Dallas secondary is fully healthy.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys put QB Dak Prescott on IR, elevate DB Josh Butler The Dallas Cowboys officially placed quarterback Dak Prescott on injured reserve and elevated cornerback Josh Butler to the active roster ah...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys elevate WR Jalen Cropper, CB Josh Butler from practice squad Running back Dalvin Cook was not elevated after appearing in the last two games for Dallas.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Michigan State Football News: Former MSU CB and viral star Josh Butler cut from Dallas Cowboys Josh Butler waived by Cowboys after brief NFL tenure.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Butler, Michigan State Spartans, Cornerback Josh Butler is a 5-11, 175-pound Cornerback from Mesquite, TX.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dallas Cowboys sign former Michigan State CB Josh Butler Butler played in the USFL with the Michigan Panthers this spring

JULY 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM