Matthew Butler: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

During rookie minicamp, the Las Vegas Raiders came away impressed with several players. The event saw the Raiders get to see their 11-man draft class in action for the first time, as well as the 15 undrafted free agents the team acquired shortly after.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 13

Dolphins Announce Two Roster Moves

The Miami Dolphins announced they claimed DT Matthew Butler off waivers from the Raiders on Tuesday and waived DT Tre’vonn Rybka in a corresponding roster move. Butler, 25, is a former fifth-round pick of the Raiders back in 2022.

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL yearly completion % leaders' quiz

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / May 13

Dolphins Claim Defensive Lineman Off Waivers

The Miami Dolphins swapped young defensive linemen Tuesday when they claimed Matthew Butler off waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders. To make room for him, the Dolphins waived Tre'vonn Rybka, who was signed as a rookie free agent after going undrafted this year.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / May 14

Raiders part ways with multiple players, pair of recent draftees

As Pete Carroll and John Spytek gear up for the 2025 NFL season, changes continue to be made.

Raiders give former Notre Dame star a shot at NFL comeback

Skip Bayless again calls Tom Brady out about Raiders' Shedeur Sanders decision

The greatest all-time late-round draft choice for every NFL franchise

The 'Single-season receiving yard leaders for each NFL franchise' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Talk / May 12

Raiders cut DT Matthew Butler, five others while signing six players

The Raiders have made some changes to their 90-man roster after this weekend's rookie minicamp. The team announced that they have signed six players, including the previously reported move to add veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 7

Raiders Re-Sign Five ERFAs

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Monday that they’ve officially re-signed five exclusive rights free agents. The full list includes: DT Matthew Butler LB Kana’i Mauga G Jordan Meredith DE Charles Snowden CB Sam Webb Exclusive rights contracts are essentially one-year minimum contracts based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / April 1

Raiders roster: Where do the defensive tackles stack up?

Will Las Vegas add to position? The Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackles position has had some changes. Here is a look at where the position stands: New free agent added: Leki Fotu, defensive tackle (New York Jets).

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 26

Raiders Officially Re-Sign ERFA DL Matthew Butler

The Las Vegas Raiders officially re-signed exclusive rights free agent DT Matthew Butler to a one-year contract for the 2025 season on Wednesday. Exclusive rights contracts are essentially one-year minimum contracts based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / February 10

Raiders free agency 2025: Productive Adam Butler should be brought back

Defensive tackle familiar with Patrick Graham’s scheme and shouldn’t break the bank As general manager John Spytek, head coach Pete Carroll, and the rest of the coaching staff go about roster building this offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders decision makers will have a number of choices to make.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 12, 2024

Raiders' DT Adam Butler from the Locker Room Steelers Week

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders (2-3), despite Davante Adams’ drama, are moving forward as they prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) on Sunday.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Talk / October 10, 2024

Raiders sign DT Matthew Butler to 53-man roster

With Christian Wilkins sidelined after undergoing foot surgery, the Raiders have added a defensive tackle to their 53. Las Vegas announced on Thursday that Matthew Butler has been signed to the active roster.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 23, 2024

Things Starting to Click for Raiders DT Matthew Butler in Year 3

The Las Vegas Raiders have invested heavenly in their defensive line over the last few years. They have used multiple draft picks on the defensive line and signed numerous free agents who were defensive linemen.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 19, 2024

Raiders' Matthew Butler's Offseason Work is Evident This Camp, Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler is in a deep interior defensive line room, which makes him an overlooked asset outside of the organization.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 16, 2024

Raiders DT Matthew Butler Looking to Continue Maturing and Developing

The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line is filled with players of various levels of experience in the National Football League. While the Raiders are expected

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 15, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: From the Las Vegas Raiders Locker Room DL Matthew Butler

The Las Vegas Raiders are in week three of the NFL 2024 Training Camp as they prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys in their second exhibition preseason game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 20, 2024

Which Raider is on the 'Bubble' of 53-Man Roster

The Las Vegas Raiders begin training camp next week, and for some players, this period of the offseason will be more crucial than it will be for others.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / February 16, 2024

Raiders Under Contract: DT Matthew Butler

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Matthew Butler did not really prove himself to be anything more than a practice squad asset this past season. After playing six games for the Raiders his rookie season, Butler made just two appearances in his 2023 campaign, posting just one tackle.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / February 12, 2024

Matthew Butler on Raiders’ new coach Antonio Pierce, his practice squad experience, and more

We caught up with Butler during the week leading up to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Raiders selected defensive tackle Matthew Butler out of Tennessee in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and since that time, things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Butler.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / February 4, 2024

Raiders Express Appreciation for Local First Responders

Super Bowl LVIII is just a week away, and the city of Las Vegas has been working hard to make it a safe and memorable one. The Las Vegas Raiders decided to show local first responders just how much they appreciate their preparation for the big game by paying visits and giving gifts.