Adam Butler

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		129	28.0	256	31
2025		15	1.0	50	6.5
2024		17	5.0	65	9.5
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Performance versus salary tier earns Adam Butler a B Contract Value Index, with cap structure shaping the verdict. Butler's 2025 season—50 tackles and 1 sack across 15 games—represents solid, dependable interior lineman production from a player operating in a rotational capacity, and his performance grade of B reflects that consistent, if unspectacular, on-field standing. At $5.5M AAV on a three-year deal, he occupies reasonable real estate for an eight-year veteran defensive tackle; the contract neither overcommits nor undersells his functional value as a depth piece holding the line against injury and turnover. The CVI lands in the sweet spot precisely because Butler's media perception—genuinely warm coverage of his work ethic, locker-room presence, and veteran stability—outpaces what you'd typically expect from a role player on that salary, suggesting the Raiders secured a contributor whose intangible leadership value exceeds his statistical footprint. However, the recent pregame warmup injury he sustained against Kansas City introduces a durability risk that tempers the optimism; at 32, Butler's ability to remain available becomes critical to justifying his three-year commitment in Las Vegas. His B-minus sentiment grade reflects this duality: the fan base and beat reporters hold genuine goodwill toward him as an underappreciated veteran anchor, but the injury uncertainty now hangs over what would otherwise be an entirely positive narrative heading into 2026.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Adam's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Adam Butler is an 8-year veteran interior disruptor who has carved out a reliable role as a run-stuffing presence along the Raiders' defensive line. Earning a B grade overall, Butler profiles as a solid starter whose value lies in his consistency against the run rather than his pass-rush upside. Among veteran defensive tackles, he remains a dependable, if unspectacular, anchor in Las Vegas's front. His tackle rate of 3.33 per game towers well above the NFL average of 1.82, signaling genuine impact as a run defender and pursuit player. His TFL rate of 0.43 per game also exceeds the league average of 0.27, confirming he generates real backfield disruption. The concern is his sack rate of just 0.07 per game, less than half the NFL average of 0.14, limiting his ceiling as a true three-down weapon. His season trend shows some regression to watch — dropping from a B in 2024 to a C in 2025 — suggesting the pass-rush limitations are becoming more pronounced as he enters his age-32 season. Butler's floor remains high if deployed correctly as a rotational run-stopper, drawing comparisons to a veteran presence like Sheldon Rankins in his later years. Whether he can sustain above-average tackle production while generating even modest pass-rush pressure will define his value heading into 2026.

How Adam Compares at the Position

Adam Butler ranks 36th of 216 graded defensive tackles by performance. That slots Adam between Brandon Dorlus (B) just ahead and Alim Mcneill (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Adam Butler enters 2026 as a respected but underappreciated defensive lineman in Las Vegas, benefiting from recent positive coverage highlighting his improved play and professional demeanor. The Raiders' media has framed him as a quiet contributor who 'doesn't get enough love,' a narrative that elevates his standing among informed fans despite his lack of Pro Bowl credentials. His recent sack production against starting quarterbacks and offseason conditioning work have generated modest optimism about his continued role in the defensive rotation. The pregame injury against Kansas City is a minor concern but does not materially damage his perception, as it appears to be a short-term issue rather than a structural problem. Overall, Butler occupies the solid-starter-to-role-player boundary with cautiously positive momentum heading into the season.