Gary Butler

For the American businessman, see Gary C. Butler.
Gary Butler
No. 20Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1984-11-13) November 13, 1984
Place of birth: 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 ArenaFan.com

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.

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.

References

  1. "BC Lions sign three import defensive linemen: Butler, Mitchell and Williams". Vancouver Sun. 2009-05-25. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
  2. "Lions release Gary Butler". BC Lions Football Club. 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2009-09-01.


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