The Ottawa Redblacks signed defensive back Josh Butler to the practice squad on Monday.
Josh Butler is six foot and weighs 182 pounds. The 29-year-old from Mesquite, Texas, played for the Conquerors of The Spring League in 2021. The Michigan Panthers signed Butler on March 22, 2023. In 2023, he made 29 tackles (22 solos, 7 assists), one tackle for loss, and six pass breakups in 10 games. In the USFL North Semi-Finals against the Pittsburgh Maulers, Butler made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist).
The Dallas Cowboys signed Butler on July 26, 2023. Butler spent four seasons in Dallas with 26 tackles (20 solos, 6 assists), one sack, and five pass breakups in six games, of which three were starts. The Cowboys released him on August 30, 2026.
Collegiately, Butler spent five seasons at Michigan State (2015-19) with 54 tackles (36 solos, 18 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and 11 pass breakups in 43 games for the Spartans.
