Butler would start Thursday if Koa Misi (neck) can't play, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler is being prepared to play as Misi looks to be a game time decision. He has only been with the team for a little over two weeks but the team has been anxious to see what he can do with an expanded role and they just might get to see it Thursday.

Butler is expected to make his Miami debut Sunday versus the Browns, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dolphins signed Butler after Week 1 and he has now practiced enough that he is ready for game action. He is expected to backup at MLB and play on special teams.

Butler will probably be inactive Sunday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler was only signed Tuesday and may not have a good enough grasp of the Miami defense to play in a game just yet. The plan is for Butler to eventually play weakside linebacker as the team continues to worry about the long term availability of Jelani Jenkins (knee).

Butler was signed by the Dolphins on Thursday, Omar Kelly of the Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler, who was cut by the Cardinals a little over a week ago, adds a veteran presence to thin Miami linebacker group. The 27-year-old could be ready in time for Sunday's tilt with the Patriots, but more information will be known as the week progresses. Butler figures to serve a backup role, as he'll compete with Spencer Paysinger, Neville Hewitt, and Mike Hull for reps.

Butler was cut by the Cardinals on Friday, ESPN's Adam Caplan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler signed with Arizona at the end of July after being released by the Chargers. While he started his career with four straight seasons with at least 73 tackles, Butler's production waned last year, evidenced by his mere 43 stops. Although the 27-year-old's past numbers and relative youth should see him land elsewhere this season, his career has endured its lumps lately.

The Cardinals signed Butler on Wednesday, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler has been on the free-agent market since the Chargers released the inside linebacker in early March. While the Cardinals are comfortable with their starting ILB duo of Deone Bucannon and Kevin Minter, the lack of experience behind them was likely the impetus to bring the 27-year-old Butler on board.

The Chargers released Butler on Thursday, Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Butler's production dwindled as the season proceeded, with no more than one tackle on the ledger in all but one of the Chargers' last eight games. Overall, he totaled 43 tackles (24 solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and a half sack in the first complete 16-game slate since his first in 2011. Expect the 27-year-old to land in another organization to provide depth at inside linebacker, at the very least.

Butler could be released this offseason, Tom Krasovic of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is somewhat surprising considering Butler signed a massive seven year contract just two seasons ago. Butler seemed to fall out of the defensive rotation as the 2015 season progressed, with rookie linebacker Denzel Perryman seemingly taking over the starting linebacker job alongside Manti Te'o after the team's Week 10 bye. While Butler is just 27 years-old, he's failed to register one season with 100-plus tackles, and has only managed to play in all 16 games just twice in his five year career, so it remains to be seen what kind of market may surface for the former Washington standout if he does wind up on the open market.

Butler -- who suffered a dislocated left elbow Sunday against the Broncos -- has been placed on IR, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Butler's season concludes with a total of 73 tackles and a sack in 14 games, with cornerback Greg Ducre having been added to the Chargers' roster in his place in advance of Week 16's game against the 49ers.

Butler suffered a dislocated elbow Sunday against the Broncos. Butler, who has recorded 73 tackles and a sack in 14 games to date, could be headed to IR as a result, though Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune notes that the Chargers are still weighing their options on that front.