Matthew Butler

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		27	0.5	27	2
2025		12	0.0	12	1
2024		7	0.0	9	1
2023		2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Miami Dolphins locked up solid depth insurance with Matthew Butler's one-year, $1.1M deal that earns a B- CVI — a slight overpay for what amounts to rotational interior line help. Butler profiles as a depth piece who can spell the starters and contribute on early downs, but at $1.1M AAV, Miami is paying above replacement-level money for a player who hasn't established himself as a consistent contributor. The single-year structure limits downside risk and gives both sides flexibility, which partially offsets the modest premium they're paying for his services. At 25, Butler still has developmental upside and could grow into a more impactful role, but right now the Dolphins are betting on potential rather than proven production. This feels like the kind of deal where Miami hopes to catch lightning in a bottle with a young defensive lineman, though they're paying a bit more than market rate for that lottery ticket.

Performance Analysis

Matthew Butler earns an F grade as a defensive tackle who has been unable to carve out a meaningful role with the Dolphins. Miami's defensive front has been competitive, and Butler has been squeezed out by more talented and more productive options. His limited playing time has produced negligible results, and the competition for interior defensive line spots is fierce across the league. The Dolphins need their depth players to contribute when called upon, and Butler hasn't made that case. He's on the fringes of the roster without a clear path to more playing time.

Fan Sentiment

A sensible depth retention move that keeps Miami's defensive line rotation intact. Multiple outlets covered the signing as part of a broader three-player re-signing package. The key signal is Miami's coaching staff valuing Butler's familiarity within their defensive system. Fans are cautiously optimistic but recognize the Dolphins still need premier edge-rushing talent. Butler projects as a reliable rotational piece while Miami targets more impactful D-line additions through the draft.