Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The Indianapolis Colts have brought back
Darius Butler, signing the cornerback to a new contract, pegged as a two-year
deal by multiple media sources.
Signed as a free agent by Indianapolis early in the 2012 regular season,
Butler played in 11 games for the Colts while recording a career-high four
interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. He also finished with
seven passes defended to go along with 30 tackles, a forced fumble and a
fumble recovery.
"Darius is a talented football player that bought in from day one," said Colts
general manager Ryan Grigson. "His athleticism and especially his ball hawk
ability were literally evident from his first day of practice. We were
fortunate to acquire him when we did because he really provided a spark for us
last season.
"He seized his opportunity and made plays that helped showcase those talents
that we had always believed in," Grigson said. "We are very happy to have him
back with us and see him build off his promising first year as a Colt."
Originally a second-round pick (41st overall) of the New England Patriots in
2009, Butler has played in 53 career games (18 starts), totaling 120 tackles,
30 passes defended and seven interceptions with the Pats, Carolina and Indy.
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