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San Diego, CA- The San Diego Chargers and Inside-LinebackerDonald Butlerhave agreed to a multi-year contract extensionaccording to UT-San Diego’s Michael Gehlken.Butler was set to become an unrestricted free agent March 11.
Chargers General Manager Tom Telesco stated this off-season that the team’s main priority is not only adding impact players, but also keeping the team’s core group together and today’s extension proves that.
The Chargers traded up to draft Butler in the third round of the 2010 draft and after missing his rookie season due to a torn ACL. Butler has developed into one of the teams main leaders on defense, as shown by the team voting him as a team and defense Captain the past few seasons. As Chargers Head CoachMike McCoyexpressed to theU-T San Diegoat the scouting combine last week.
"“He was the one who was calling the defense over there,” McCoy . “He was the voice of the defense on game day. He did a great job, finished strong. Unfortunately, he got the (groin) injury earlier in the season, but I think he did a great job with his leadership.”"
Butler had 84 tackles, one interception and half a sack last season. Butler finished second on the team in tackles, behind SafetyEric Weddle. Butler has been among the teams leaders in tackles the past few seasons.
The Chargers still have eleven players set to become unrestricted free-agents when the free agency period begins. That includes wide-receiversSeyi Ajirotutu,Danario AlexanderandLavelle Hawkins, running backRonnie Brown, cornerbackRichard Marshall, offensive linemenRich OhrnbergerandChad Rinehart, strong safety and Special teams CaptinDarrell Stuckey, defensive linemanCam Thomas, and linebackerReggie Walker. With Darrell Stuckey being one of the teams highest priorities to re-sign.
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