Matthew Butler (DT) — NFL transaction history: 13 moves

Matthew Butler

13 moves · Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins

DT · #91 · 27 yrs · 6-3, 305 lb · Tennessee3 yrs experience · 2022 rd 5, pick 175

Matthew Butler, a 5th-round pick in 2022 (No. 175 overall), has played for two clubs since 2023, the last of them the Dolphins (May 2025–August 2026). Along the way: cut to the Raiders' practice squad at two straight roster cutdowns, 2023–2024 and claimed off waivers once; most recently released as a vested veteran by the Dolphins on August 30, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Sun, Aug 30, 2026Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsDolphins → free agent
Thu, Mar 12, 2026Free Agent SigningDolphins
Tue, May 13, 2025Assigned via WaiversRaiders → Dolphins
Mon, May 12, 2025Waived, No RecallRaiders
Wed, Mar 26, 2025Exclusive Rights SigningRaiders
Thu, Oct 10, 2024Free Agent SigningRaiders
Wed, Aug 28, 2024Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsRaiders → free agent
Wed, Aug 28, 2024Practice SquadRaiders
Tue, Aug 27, 2024Waived, No RecallRaiders
Sat, Jan 6, 2024Free Agent SigningRaiders

Show 3 earlier moves

Wed, Aug 30, 2023Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsRaiders → free agent
Wed, Aug 30, 2023Practice SquadRaiders
Tue, Aug 29, 2023Waived, No RecallRaiders