Percy Butler

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		63	—	10	136
2025		16	0	0	14
2024		17	0	1	47
2023		15	0	8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Percy Butler signing earns a D CVI, representing a significant overpay for what amounts to a depth safety with minimal proven value. At $5.6M AAV, Butler is being compensated like a solid starter despite producing at a replacement-level tier throughout his brief NFL tenure, creating an uncomfortable mismatch between investment and expected return. The one-year structure does provide some flexibility and limits long-term risk, but even with $3.4M guaranteed, this feels like paying premium prices for a player who should be competing for roster spots rather than commanding meaningful guaranteed money. Butler's age profile suggests he's still developing, but his track record shows little indication he can elevate beyond special teams contributor and emergency depth, making this salary particularly puzzling in a market where proven veterans are available for similar or lesser commitments. Whatever team signed Butler is essentially betting $5.6M on upside that simply hasn't materialized, turning what should be a minimum salary flyer into an expensive gamble that's unlikely to pay dividends.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Percy Butler is a four-year veteran safety currently in free agency who has logged 63 games across his NFL career. Once a promising depth contributor, Butler has seen his performance decline sharply over the past two seasons, falling from a B-minus rating in 2023 to a D-minus in 2024 and an F in 2025. He now projects as a reserve-level player competing for back-of-the-roster opportunities rather than a consistent starter. Butler's primary weakness is glaringly evident in his tackling production: he's averaging just 0.88 tackles per game, nearly one-fourth of the NFL average of 3.41 and nowhere near elite safety standards of 7.78 per contest. This dramatic shortfall suggests significant gaps in gap integrity, instinct, or assignment execution at the second level. While his career body of work shows he's capable of more consistent performance, his recent trajectory indicates he's lost a step both mentally and physically in coverage recognition and run-support discipline. The concerning trend is Butler's inability to stabilize after his notable 2023 campaign, raising questions about durability, coaching fit, or fundamental decline at 26 years old. If Butler can secure a veteran reserve role with a strong safety mentor, he might find a path back to contributing on special teams and in limited snaps. However, without demonstrable improvement in his next opportunity, his window to remain in professional football continues to narrow considerably.

How Percy Compares at the Position

Percy Butler ranks 94th of 196 graded safeties by performance. That slots Percy between Jaylen Mccollough (C) just ahead and P.j. Locke (C) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Percy Butler's media perception heading into the 2026 offseason reflects a **C+** sentiment that positions him as a reliable depth piece rather than a foundational starter. The Washington safety's one-year extension generated modest coverage, with his own "blessing to be wanted" comments revealing a player who clearly understands his market value remains limited. Media outlets consistently frame Butler in the "rotational conversation" and "longshots for expanded roles" category, acknowledging upside potential while confirming he hasn't locked down a defined starting position. The broader narrative suggests Washington's safety room is still a work in progress, which could organically create opportunities for Butler if he capitalizes in camp and preseason action. Fan and media perception sits in cautiously neutral-to-slightly-positive territory — he's viewed as a serviceable depth option with a realistic path to increased snaps, but lacks the statistical résumé or standout moments to command significant national attention or elevated contract discussions.