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JANUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VERNON BUTLER
#94 - DEFENSIVE TACKLE - BUFFALO BILLS
9 TCKL
0 INT
0 SCK
Chiefs have Edwards-Helaire, no Bell, Watkins vs Bills The Kansas City Chiefs have Clyde Edwards-Helaire but are missing fellow running back Le’Veon Bell and veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins for their AFC championship game against t...
Green light for Sunday's game Butler (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.
Impact Butler typically plays around 40 percent of the defensive snaps. The fifth-year defensive tackle produced 18 stops, a pass breakup and a forced fumble over 14 regular-season games, and he's added one tackle over two postseason outings.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Buffalo Bills: Gabriel Davis, Vernon Butler listed as questionable The Buffalo Bills released their official injury report for the AFC Championship Game on Friday and had only two players listed as questiona...
JANUARY 22 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Missing practice to start week Butler didn't practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Impact The Bills head into Sunday's AFC Championship Game in relatively good health, but in order to stop the high-powered Chiefs offense, they'll need to generate pressure on Patrick Mahomes by running out fresh defensive linemen in waves. While Butler is a depth piece at this stage of the season, he's still an important factor as a lineman that typically plays about half the defensive snaps.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Bills’ Cole Beasley no longer on injury report; Gabriel Davis, Vernon Butler miss practice Stefon Diggs was limited again on Wednesday for the Bills.
JANUARY 20 • SYRACUSE.COM
Buffalo Bills: Gabriel Davis, Vernon Butler miss Wednesday’s practice The Buffalo Bills are back on the practice field for the first time this week ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in the...
JANUARY 20 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Cody Ford, Dawson Knox, Vernon Butler are active for Bills vs. Seahawks | Week 9 DT Harrison Phillips and TE Lee Smith headline the inactive list.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Ready to rock Butler (groin) will play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact Butler came into the game deemed questionable despite practicing in full Thursday and Friday. The Louisiana Tech product won't be forced to miss game action, as he'll assume his usual role as one of the team's primary run stoppers across the defensive line in Week 9.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable after full practice Butler (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact Butler seems more likely than not to suit up considering he practiced fully Thursday and Friday after starting the week with a limited session Wednesday. His role on the interior of Buffalo's defensive line revolves primarily around stopping the run.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Upgrades to full practice Butler (groin) practiced in full Thursday.
Impact Butler began the week as a limited participant Wednesday, but barring any setbacks he's on track to start against the Seahawks on Sunday. The interior defensive lineman is still searching for his first sack of 2020.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back to limited practice Butler, who missed the Week 8 contest against the Patriots due to a groin injury, was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday.
Impact The Bills defense held up fine against the Patriots in an important victory Sunday, but we imagine the team would prefer to have the interior lineman back this week as it tries to slow down Russell Wilson and the Seahawks in a high-powered Week 9 meeting.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills vs. Patriots Inactives: Micah Hyde, Vernon Butler ruled out The Bills will be without two key players on defense for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • SYRACUSE.COM
Will miss major divisional tilt Butler (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact While the Bills aren't as banged up as the rival Patriots, they have some notable injuries as well, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. The loss of Butler could be felt by a defense that's been gashed against the run lately, an area the Pats are likely to attack given how much they've struggled in the passing game this season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Inactives | Micah Hyde, Vernon Butler are out for Patriots game | Week 8 Matt Milano, Quinton Jefferson are active.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Another DNP Butler (groin) did not practice for the second straight day Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact It looks like the starting defensive tackle is truly a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Patriots, a troubling thought considering the team has allowed 484 rushing yards over the past three games. That's something a strategic genius like Bill Belichick will be sure to try to take advantage of.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at practice Wednesday Butler was listed as limited for Wednesday's practice session due to a groin injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Coach Sean McDermott tends to go easier on his veterans in the first practice session of the week, so this isn't too much to be alarmed about yet. That said, the Buffalo defense has been getting run over for several weeks now by opposing running backs, so Butler's presence is somewhat important toward Buffalo's chances of beating the Patriots in Week 8.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills defense looks to rebound after consecutive losses The usually stingy Buffalo Bills defense has yet to find its identity this season
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills without LBs Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano vs. Miami The Buffalo Bills will be without two of their starting linebackers for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back to work Butler, who missed the season-opening win over the Jets due to a hamstring injury, was able to practice fully Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact It looks like the Bills may have played it safe with one of their prized offseason signees, perhaps helped by the fact they have so much depth on their defensive line. That said, it looks like Butler is trending toward adding even more power to an already strong defensive unit in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills coach terms injuries to Edmunds, Milano not long term The status of Bills starting linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano is uncertain for Buffalo’s game at the Miami Dolphins this weekend
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brady has Evans active vs. Saints despite hurt hamstring Tom Brady might have top target Mike Evans to throw to in his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A.J. Epenesa, Vernon Butler headline inactive list Two rookies listed on the Bills inactive list.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Out for Week 1 Butler (hamstring) has been made a game-day inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Impact Butler was able to practice at times this week, so his Bills debut shouldn't be too far off. As far as Sunday goes, Harrison Phillips, Quinton Jefferson and Justin Zimmer (lifted off the practice squad) should all see more work due to Butler's absence.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain for Sunday Butler (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jets, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Impact Butler started the week as a limited participant but worked at full speed Thursday and Friday, so he should be ready to go Sunday barring a setback. The 26-year-old is in line to start at defensive tackle for the Bills to begin the season. He hasn't proven himself as a dependable IDP player, however, as he recorded just 32 tackles and six sacks over 14 games with the Panthers last year.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders uncertain what they'll see from new-look Panthers Raiders general manager Mike Mayock has no idea what to expect from the Carolina Panthers on Sunday
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
