Gary Butler (linebacker)

Gary Butler (born November 13, 1984) is a professional American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football for the California Vulcans.

Gary Butler
No. 20
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-11-13) November 13, 1984
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Pittsburgh (PA) Langley
College:California (PA)
Undrafted:2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:6
Special teams tackles:11
Sacks:0.0
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:87
Sacks:9.0
Pass breakups:12
Forced Fumbles:5
Fumble Recoveries:4
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) · ArenaFan.com

Professional career

BC Lions

Butler signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in May 2009 and appeared in the first eight 2009 BC Lions season regular games before being released on September 1, 2009.[1][2]

Pittsburgh Power

Butler played in 2011 and 2013 for the AFL's Pittsburgh Power.

Cleveland Gladiators

On April 8, 2014, Butler was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators. On June 3, 2014, Butler was reassigned by the Gladiators. On June 5, 2014, Butler was again assigned to the Gladiators.

Niles Township High Schools

In Fall 2022, Butler began working as a PE instructor as well as a football coach at Niles Township High Schools in Skokie, Illinois.

References
  1. "BC Lions sign three import defensive linemen: Butler, Mitchell and Williams". Vancouver Sun. May 25, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2009.
  2. "Lions release Gary Butler". BC Lions Football Club. September 1, 2009. Archived from the original on September 6, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2009.
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