2013 NFL Draft Team Needs: New Orleans Saints Edition
The New Orleans Saints didn’t do a ton on the open market, but the team is slightly better off—if anything—after about three weeks of 2013 NFL Free Agency and looks to be in better shape than at least half of the teams around the league at the start of April. Let’s examine the Saints’ updated team needs heading into the 2013 NFL Draft (in no particular order). Photo...
Saints Sign Free Agent DE Kenyon Coleman
On the heels of the Victor Butler signing, Mike Florio reports the Saints have added yet another Cowboys defensive player and former player under Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.
Earlier this week, linebacker Victor Butler jumped from the Cowboys to the Saints. Now, defensive end Kenyon Coleman has joined a defense that will be run by former Cowboys coordinator Rob Ryan...
Saints, LB Butler, agree to terms
New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis says the Saints and free agent linebacker Victor Butler have agreed to terms on a two-year contract.
The 6-foot-2, 245-pound Butler has spent the past four seasons with Dallas, which drafted him in the fourth round in 2009. In New Orleans, he'll rejoin new Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who held the same position with the Cowboys...
Victor Butler Agrees To A Two-Year Deal With The Saints
The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent linebacker Victor Butler to a two-year deal on Thursday.
Butler is reunited with defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who was the leader of the Dallas Cowboys' defense the last two seasons before being fired in January.
Over the course of his four-year career, all with the Cowboys, the 25-year-old Oregon State product has tallied 69 tackles...
Saints Nation: Saints Land Victor Butler
After numerous stops to NFL cities in an effort to explore his options, linebacker Victor Butler has settled on New Orleans and the Saints as his new destination. Butler is now the third free agent to join the Saints after Keenan Lewis and Ben Watson, and the second defensive player. Butler figures to be a 3-4 outside linebacker for the Saints and he will battle Martez Wilson and...
Report: Saints agree to terms with LB Victor Butler
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with linebacker Victor Butler.
Nice pickup in New Orleans: Saints plan to sign Cowboys LB Victor Butler.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 28, 2013
Saints and Butler have agreed on a two-year contract.
Butler was a very good back up for the Cowboys that a lot of teams believe has the potential...
A defensive lineup made up of remaining FAs
BY NICK ST. DENISInstead of a by-position ranking of the remaining free agents, here's a lineup comprised of the top remaining players on the market as of Tuesday, March 26: (photo: Mike Morbeck, Flickr)DL: Dwight Freeny, Indianapolis ColtsDL: Osi Umenyiora, New York GiantsDL: Richard Seymour, Oakland RaidersLB: James Harrison, Pittsburgh SteelersLB: Daryl Smith, Jacksonville...
Cowboys Linebacker Victor Butler To Visit Birds Today
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NewsTags: Philadelphia EaglesVictor ButlerAccording to numerous reports, the Eagles will host Cowboys free agent linebacker Victor Butler today at the Nova Care Complex.
Butler is a 6’2″ 231 pound outside backer, who has had four years of experience in Dallas’ 3-4 defense, which gives him some value to the Birds. They’re...
Browns sign DB Kevin Barnes to 1-year deal
The Cleveland Browns signed defensive back Kevin Barnes to a one-year contract.
Barnes has played in 31 career NFL games for Washington and Detroit. He was drafted by the Redskins in the third round in 2009 and played in 15 games. In 2011, he recorded a career-high 26 tackles and two interceptions in 15 games. He was traded to the Lions last year and played in two games before he...
Browns sign DB Kevin Barnes to 1-year deal
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns signed defensive back Kevin Barnes to a one-year contract.
Barnes has played in 31 career NFL games for Washington and Detroit. He was drafted by the Redskins in the third round in 2009 and played in 15 games. In 2011, he recorded a career-high 26 tackles and two interceptions in 15 games. He was traded to the Lions last year and played in two...
Free Agent LB Victor Butler To Visit With Browns On Monday
I know a few of you have been closely watching the city-by-city tour of Dallas Cowboys free agent linebacker Victor Butler, who the Pittsburgh Steelers had in for a visit since the free agency signing period got underway.
Butler wrapped up his two-day visit with the New Orleans Saints on Friday and left without a contract, according to Larry Holder of The Times-Picayune. Butler...
Victor Butler will visit with the Browns after meeting with the Saints
Free agent linebacker Victor Butler met with the New Orleans Saints and ended up leaving without a contract. He’s now headed to Cleveland to meet with the Browns, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
The Browns will host former Cowboys free agent outside linebacker Victor Butler, beginning on Sunday, a source confirmed for the Plain Dealer today.
Butler (6-2, 231), was a...
NFL Free Agency News: Browns to host Victor Butler
The New Orleans Times-Picayune first reported and Mary Kay Cabot confirmed that the Browns would host former Cowboys linebacker Victor Butler on a free agency visit. Butler is a former 4th round draft pick in 2009. Butler is an outside linebacker and if signed would be the third linebacker the Browns have signed this off-season as they move toward the 3-4 from the 4-3.
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Free Agent LB Victor Butler To Visit Browns
Transitioning to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinators, the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns have been competing for outside linebackers in free agency.
The Browns already have outbid the Saints to win Paul Kruger as the centerpiece of Ray Horton's defense. Now they have a chance to steal another young edge rusher from New Orleans. Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker...
Saints Rumors: Victor Butler to visit
It seems a lot of defensive players are visiting New Orleans, although Mardi Gras finished over a month ago.
Another one to visit is Victor Butler, the free agent linebacker according to the Times-Picayune:
The Saints are looking for outside linebackers as they convert to a 3-4 scheme under defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Butler, who is 6 feet 2 and 245 pounds, played under Ryan...
Report: Cowboys Free Agent LB Victor Butler To Visit Steelers On Thursday
The Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on free agent linebackers Lorenzo Alexander and Moise Fokou as both players signed contracts with other teams on Wednesday. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports now reports via Twitter Wednesday night that Dallas Cowboys free agent linebacker Victor Butler is scheduled to visit Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Butler, an outside linebacker, has played in 63...
2009 Draft - The Dead Horse On the Roster
As the Cowboys sit out the free agent season so far, it is time to reflect on the fact that a few former Cowboys have found employment elsewhere. In fact, one former Cowboy player in particular represents one of the last traces to the 2009 draft, as John Phillips has signed to play for the next three years in San Diego.
The 2009 draft, a term that is a gut punch to most Cowboys...
Weekend wrap-up: AFC East primed for free agency
With free agency opening Tuesday at 4 p.m. (EST), the speculation machine is in high gear. Over the next two days, the words "report" and "source" will flood your computer screens and smart phones as the fast and furious stage of the open market commences.Here are some links from over the weekend to get you caught up for what's ahead: Revis trade bogged down...
Jets Targeting Cowboys LB Victor Butler In Free Agency
The Jets are targeting Cowboys outside linebacker Victor Butler in free agency, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports. Gang Green released outside linebacker Calvin Pace a few weeks ago and unrestricted free agent Bryan Thomas isnt expected to re-sign with the team.
The 6-2, 245-pound Butler, the Cowboys fourth-round pick in 2009, has played in a reserve role in...
Jets Targeting OLB Victor Butler?
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News has learned that the Jets are targeting free agent OLB Victor Butler.
Butler, 25, is starting to generate some buzz in recent weeks as it’s beginning to look increasing unlikely that the Cowboys will be able to retain him.
The Jets parted ways with Calvin Pace a few weeks ago and could clearly use some help at outside linebacker. Mehta...
Defense claws out a result with 3rd down sacks
The defense can certainly be proud of making some key plays at key moments on Sunday. As we constantly discuss in this space, at the end of the season, the NFL standings do not ask "how?", but rather they ask "how many?" in terms of the number of wins a team accumulated rather than the way they went about doing so.
Sunday was a very courageous result for the...
Cowboys LB Spencer out with pectoral strain
Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bears because of a strained pectoral muscle, according to ESPN Dallas. Spencer, who was held out of practice last week, is listed as questionable on the team's injury report. Victor Butler will start in place of Spencer. Spencer, a former first-round pick, leads the team with...
Cowboys Hopeful LB Anthony Spencer Can Play This Week
Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer missed practice Thursday with a shoulder injury. Dallas has an extra day this week since they play on Monday night.
Spencer has 29 tackles, second on the team, with two sacks, two tackles for loss and nine quarterback pressures. Victor Butler is Spencer's backup.
"He did not practice yesterday," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said...
Dallas Cowboys defense improves through surrounding cast
Jason Garrett teaches many philosophies through his coaching. One of the premier statements believed in by Garrett is that the team is only as good as its weakest link. For the offensive line, that is a problem. For the special teams, that also looks like a troubling sign. In recent years, that has also been a major issue for the defense. Whether is was the secondary, the linebacking...
Dallas Cowboys: The Good, Bad And Ugly From Preseason Game 2
Despite winning their preseason opener 3-0, the Cowboys left Oakland with a number of question marks. These question marks were mainly targeted at the first team offense, which was unable to do much of anything in three drives against Oakland's number one unit.
Going into their second game against San Diego the Cowboys were looking for more production out of their first team...
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