Jerametrius

Butler

The deal is a front-loaded six year pact worth $15 million. The Rams needed to keep some of their starters after losing two defensive lineman last week.

He can try to strengthen the knee, and play through the injury. While he’s a household name, Butler is the best cornerback the Rams have. It would be a big loss for their defense.

Reporter Joel Goldberg passed along the scoop to FantasyFootball.com’s Ryan Houston, who gets more connected by the minute. This is a major loss for the shaky Rams pass defense. Butler was the best cornerback on a very thin unit. The NFC West is a great place to be a receiver this season.

A likely starter if he’s 100%, Butler may not be fully ready to go until training camp.

Butler continued playing thru the game.

Losing Butler was a costly blow for the St. Louis secondary. DeJuan Groce steps into his starting job.

He’s an underrated source of tackles at cornerback in IDP leagues.

Butler was a decent starter for St. Louis in 2003-2004, but he tore his ACL in 2005 and hasn’t been the same since. With youngsters Tye Hill and Ronald Bartell ready to play, it didn’t make sense to pay Butler $2 million this season.

Butler had starting experience and was a playmaker, so it’s a big vote of confidence for the rookie. Wade and Ronald Bartell, who’s listed as a safety on the Rams’ team site, will likely battle for the nickel in training camp.

Once an above-average starter in the league, injuries have sapped Butler’s effectiveness. The other players here were strictly roster filler.