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Percy Butler pulls off a tightrope act to down Commanders' punt at 1-yard line Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler downs the punt on the Dallas Cowboys' own 1-yard line during Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • COMMANDERS.COM

Cleared to play against Bolts Butler (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Butler has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a hip injury he sustained against the Raiders in Week 3. The 2022 fourth-rounder has primarily served on special teams this season and has logged four tackles (three solo) across three games.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders are still waiting for Daniels and McLaurin to return and need to fix their defense

Missing the injured Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin is hardly ideal for the Washington Commanders’ offense, yet the most glaring issue at the moment is their defense

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Butler (hip) has downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

Impact The 2022 fourth-round pick from Louisiana was initially listed as questionable after logging three consecutive DNPs during the Commanders' week of practice. However, it now appears Butler's hip injury is enough to sideline him in Week 4. He's played just six defensive snaps through Washington's first three contests, so his absence is likely to have minimal impact Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 4 Butler (hip) is questionable to play in Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Butler was unable to practice at all this week as he nurses a hip injury that he suffered in Week 3 against Las Vegas. If the safety can't go Sunday in Atlanta, Darnell Savage or Jeremy Reaves would likely start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Quinn returns to Atlanta as Commanders look to build on 2-1 start while Falcons hope to regroup

Former Falcons coach Dan Quinn will return to Atlanta as Washington's coach when the Commanders look to build on their 2-1 start on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Commanders' Jayden Daniels says he feels good and it's up to the doctors to decide if he can play

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels says he feels like himself while recovering from an injured left knee that kept him out of the lineup for the first time since he e...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

The Washington Commanders bounced right back just like their bloodied head coach

The Washington Commanders have produced the bounce-back game they desperately needed after an ugly-looking, injury-filled loss in which their offensive line was a glaring issue, th...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Marcus Mariota and a reconfigured Commanders offense run past the Raiders 41-24

A reconfigured Commanders offense led by quarterback Marcus Mariota has produced 201 yards on the ground, 174 in the first half alone, to help Washington beat the Las Vegas Raiders...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits with hip injury Butler is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a hip injury.

Impact Butler limped to the locker room during the third quarter of Sunday's game, and he is being evaluated by trainers to determine the severity of his hip injury. With Will Harris (ankle) done for the day, Jeremy Reaves and Tyler Owens are the top candidates to get work at safety alongside Quan Martin.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Commanders' Percy Butler didn't get 15-yard flag for double tackle of Packers' Matthew Golden | Sporting News This was odd.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Logs 17 regular-season appearances Butler made 47 tackles (29 solo) and had one passed defensed across 17 regular-season appearances with the Commanders in 2024.

Impact Butler acted as a regular rotational contributor in the secondary for Washington, though he struggled to make a significant impact with his defensive opportunities. The 2022 fourth-round pick is now entering the final year of his rookie deal with the Commanders.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to start this year Quan Martin has been getting most of the first-team reps at free safety ahead of Butler and Darrick Forrest, Hogs Haven's Jamual Forrest reports.

Impact Butler and Forrest both made starts under the previous coaching staff but now appear headed for backup roles under Dan Quinn. Moving Butler to free safety frees up the slot corner role for rookie second-round pick Mike Sainristil, who was one of the top collegiate players at that spot for Michigan the past two seasons. Butler and Forrest might even end up competing for a single roster spot.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. 49ers Butler (wrist) is out for Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Butler will sit out his first game of the season in Week 17 due to a wrist injury. In his absence, Terrell Burgess figures to start at safety next to Kamren Curl against a run-heavy San Francisco offense.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commanders Safety Percy Butler 'Has A Bright Future' Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler has impressed head coach Ron Rivera this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will play Sunday Butler (calf) is active Sunday against the Patriots.

Impact Butler stepped into a starting role for Washington after Darrick Forrest landed on IR with a shoulder injury, and he's played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps each of the last three weeks. He should continue that role Week 9 against New England.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Keep an Eye On' Percy Butler, Says Coach Rivera Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera spoke highly of safety Percy Butler this week.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Commanders Drafting Louisiana LB Andre Jones Another Example of College Pattern Rookie linebacker Andre Jones reunites with fellow Louisiana teammate Percy Butler on the Washington Commanders defense this season.

MAY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Practices fully Thursday Butler (quad) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Butler suffered a quad injury Week 4 against the Cowboys, and he's missed each of the team's last two contests as a result. However, the rookie defensive back was able to log a full session Thursday, implying he'll be available for Sunday's matchup versus the Packers. Through four games played in 2022, Butler logged a total of 16 defensive snaps compared to 66 special-teams snaps, and he'll likely have a similar role in Week 7.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Week 6 Butler (quadriceps) was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Percy suffered a quad injury during Washington's Week 4 loss to the Cowboys, and he was sidelined during Sunday's loss to the Titans as well. The fourth-round rookie served a significant special-teams role over the first three weeks of the season, though he played just 16 defensive snaps over this span. Percy will now look to return during the Commanders' next game against Green Bay on Sunday, Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Butler (quadriceps) isn't in line to play Sunday against the Titans, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Butler came away from Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Cowboys with an apparent quadriceps injury, and he's failed to practice since. The rookie safety has played mostly special teams snaps through the team's first four contests, and he'll now target a return for Thursday night's game in Chicago.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Butler (quadriceps) has exited Sunday's game with the Cowboys, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Butler hasn't played much on defense in his rookie season, so his current absence will mostly impact the Commanders' special-teams unit.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Game Is 'Slowing Down' For Commanders Rookie Percy Butler Butler was drafted in the fourth round by the Commanders.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Commanders rookie Percy Butler has a confidant in Washington great Brian Mitchell Percy Butler, a fourth-round pick in 2022, followed a similar path to the NFL as Washington great Brian Mitchell.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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Commanders are still waiting for Daniels and McLaurin to return and need to fix their defense

Dan Quinn returns to Atlanta as Commanders look to build on 2-1 start while Falcons hope to regroup

Commanders' Jayden Daniels says he feels good and it's up to the doctors to decide if he can play

The Washington Commanders bounced right back just like their bloodied head coach

Marcus Mariota and a reconfigured Commanders offense run past the Raiders 41-24