Josh Butler
DB
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-0
Age: 29
Weight: 182 lbs
College: Michigan State
Defense
| YEAR | TEAM | G | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | TDS | YDS | AVG | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dallas Cowboys | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 2024 | Dallas Cowboys | 5 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |||||
| TOTAL | 6 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
PRO CAREER: In his fourth year in the NFL and first with Chicago in 2026…Has played in six games with the Dallas Cowboys (2024-26)…Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cowboys in 2024.
2025 SEASON (COWBOYS): Spent the majority of the season on the Reserve/PUP list…Was activated and played in Week 18 posting five tackles (three solo).
2024 SEASON (COWBOYS): Started the season on the practice squad playing in two games via standard elevation…Was signed to the active roster ahead of Week 11, played three additional games before being placed on the Reserve/Injured list…In total, appeared in five games totaling 21 tackles (17 solo), one sack and five passes defended.
2023 SEASON (COWBOYS): Spent the season on the practice squad.
TRANSACTIONS
- 07/26/2023: Signed/UDFA to the Cowboys
- 08/29/2023: Released by Cowboys
- 08/30/2023: Signed to Cowboys practice squad
- 01/15/2024: Re-signed with Cowboys
- 08/27/2024: Released by Cowboys
- 08/28/2024: Signed to Cowboys practice squad
- 11/18/2024: Signed to Cowboys active roster
- 03/05/2026: Re-signed with Cowboys
- 08/30/2026: Released by Cowboys
- 10/29/2026: Signed to Bears practice squad
COLLEGE: Played five years at Michigan State (2015-19) appearing in 43 games with 16 starts across his final four seasons after redshirting his freshman year…Recorded 54 tackles (36 solo), 11 passes defended, 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack.
PERSONAL: Prepped at West Mesquite High School (Texas)…A two-way player who saw time at receiver and defensive back as well as returning punts and kicks…Was an All-District First-Team selection as both a junior and senior…Also competed in track & field.