Vernon Butler Injury: Updates on Panthers DT’s Ankle and Return

September 26, 2016   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler will miss two to three weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport (h/t Max Meyer of NFL.com).
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Butler Wore Cast on Foot Monday, Sept. 26 Meyer noted Butler was seen with the cast Monday.
The Panthers snagged Vernon with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2016 draft, and the decision was met with praise. 
"General manager Dave Gettleman opted for Butler, who can learn from Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei and step in as a starter if either leave in free agency in 2016," ESPN.com's Todd McShay wrote. "Butler is an exceptional run defender with explosive upper-body power and the ability to play multiple positions along the defensive line."
Three games into his rookie season, the Louisiana Tech product has accrued three tackles and one sack working as a rotational cog in one of the league's most dominant defensive fronts.&...

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