Victor Allen Butler was born on July 29,1987 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
20 Facts About Victor Butler
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Victor Butler played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Victor Butler played as a defensive end, wide receiver, safety and kick returner.
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Victor Butler was a two-time All-league selection and was named All-county as a senior.
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Victor Butler had 4 tackles and 1.5 sacks against the University of Washington.
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Victor Butler had 5 tackles against the University of Cincinnati.
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Victor Butler tied a school single game sack record in the 2008 Sun Bowl, on his way to being named the game's MVP.
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Victor Butler finished his college career after appearing in 49 games, registering 110 tackles, 26 sacks, 39.5 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, five passes defensed and one blocked kick.
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Victor Butler was selected in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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Victor Butler appeared in 16 games, compiling 6 defensive tackles, 3 sacks, 2 quarterback pressures, 2 passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 12 special teams tackles.
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Victor Butler started against the Chicago Bears in place on an injured Anthony Spencer, making one tackle and one fumble recovery.
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Victor Butler was a productive pass rusher, but was not consistent defending the run.
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On March 28,2013, Victor Butler signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, reuniting with his former defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.
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On June 12,2013, Victor Butler suffered a torn ACL during training camp, after a collision with running back Mark Ingram II.
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On September 16,2014, Victor Butler was signed by the Arizona Cardinals, to provide depth after John Abraham was placed on the injured reserve list.
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Victor Butler was declared inactive for the third game of the season.
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Victor Butler caught attention early in the year by recording 8 sacks in his first 3 games.
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In late January 2018 Victor Butler criticized the Argos for not allowing him to pursue NFL opportunities for the 2018 NFL season; following in the footsteps of teammate James Wilder Jr.
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On February 12,2019, Victor Butler officially became a free agent, and was reported to be considering a return to the CFL.
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Victor Butler is a coach for The Episcopal School of Dallas Eagles, an SPC school in Dallas.