The Cincinnati Bengals have cut former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hakeem Butler.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: Hakeem Butler #88 of the St Louis Battlehawks catches a pass before the XFL game against the DC Defenders at Audi Field on March 5, 2023 in Washington, DC. days before the NFL cutdown day. Butler got another chance in the NFL after two sensational years with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the XFL and now UFL, but has failed to parlay those into an NFL chance.
The former Arizona Cardinals fourth-round selection out of Iowa State, Butler stands at 6 feet 6 inches with splash plays on his film. He has fantastic contested catch ability but has suffered injuries atWhen the Steelers cut him in 2023, it was after Butler had suffered a hand injury. Butler did not play in their second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills as a surprise inactive, and after his release from the Steelers, the team did not bring him back.
Butler will now hope that another NFL team sees the flashes he has shown in the UFL and nabs him onto their practice squad. In addition to Butler, the Bengals released 11 other players toIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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