On August 29 , 2016 , Butler was released by the Lions .
On March 11 , 2016 , the Detroit Lions re-signed Butler to a one - year , $760,000 contract .
On August 29 , 2016 , Butler was released by the Detroit Lions .
On March 11 , 2016 , the Detroit Lions re-signed Butler to a one - year , $760,000 contract .