Jeremy Butler (born April 22, 1991) is a former

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wide receiver. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and played for them in 2015 and 2016. He played

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at the

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College career

Butler played for the

as a wide receiver and earned third-team All-American honors after his improved senior year.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

After going undrafted in the

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Butler was signed as a free agent to the

on May 12, 2014. Butler was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a shoulder sprain for his rookie season on September 1, 2014. After returning from injury in his second year, he was expected to compete for a roster spot on the team, however he was released on September 5, 2015 as part of the final roster cuts. He was later re-signed to the practice squad. The Ravens activated Butler from the practice squad on October 26, 2015 as a result of many injuries and he became a frequent contributor to the offense. On September 3, 2016, Butler was released by the Ravens.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 4, 2016, Butler was signed to the Buccaneers practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 4, 2016. He was released on October 9, 2016.

New York Jets

On October 11, 2016, Butler signed with the

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. He was released on October 29, 2016.

San Diego Chargers

Butler was claimed off waivers by the Chargers on October 31, 2016.

Buffalo Bills

On March 13, 2017, Butler signed a one-year contract with the

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. He was waived/injured on September 2, 2017 and placed on injured reserve.

References

External links

Profile at baltimoreravens.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Butler, Jeremy 1991 births Living people African-American players of American football American football wide receivers UT Martin Skyhawks football players Baltimore Ravens players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players New York Jets players San Diego Chargers players Buffalo Bills players 21st-century African-American sportspeople