8 things to know about new Bills DT Vernon Butler

Throughout the multiple moves the Bills made early in free agency, Vernon Butler is among the most intriguing.

Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler. Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Back-to-back fumbles

Here’s a pretty cool highlight reel for Butler from last season. A pretty funny one, too.

In the second quarter of an October game for the Panthers against the Buccaneers, Butler forced back-to-back fumbles. Both times he hit Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston.

On the first, Butler’s fumble was recovered by Tampa Bay center Ryan Jensen. On the next play, Butler’s fumble was recovered by teammate Bruce Irvin. As you can tell by his celebration, despite the pileup on the ball on the second strip-sack, Butler knew his teammate had it:

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