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DonaldButler

LBLB#56MIA Dolphins

6'1" • 245lbs • 38y/o

Overall Grade '16: 50.7; 77th/89 - LBs
Snap Count '16: 355; 80th/174 - LBs
Tackles '16: 20; 88th/89 - LBs
Pressures '16: 0; 89th/89 - LBs

Donald

Butler

#56

MIA Dolphins

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Last updated: 10/24/2026

Donald Butler was a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins who earned a 50.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2016 season, 77th among 89 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 67.3 ranked 34th among 89 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 41.5 ranked 85th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 47.6 ranked 77th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 20 solo tackles on the season. Butler generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 83.1 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 3 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Miami Dolphins

2016

Arizona Cardinals

2016

San Diego Chargers

2011 - 2015

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2016

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

88th/89 LBs

SACKS

54th/89 LBs

ASSISTS

66th/89 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

41st/89 LBs

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

83.1

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Total Snaps

355

Run Defense Snaps

203

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

126

DonaldButler

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