Percy Butler

Career StatsF

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.

Performance Analysis

Percy Butler's F grade as a free agent safety reflects a player whose NFL career has stalled before it ever truly started. The former Washington Commanders defender never established himself as a reliable starter, and his inability to land a roster spot speaks to the lack of impact he made when given opportunities. Butler has the athletic profile that teams look for at safety, but the football instincts and playmaking ability haven't translated from scouting report to game film. His F grade is the result of minimal production during his time in the league. Being a free agent at this stage of his career is never a good sign for a young defensive back. Butler needs a training camp invite and a strong showing to keep his NFL dream alive.