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Darius Butler drew four waiver claims

Published September 7, 2011 07:06 PM
Derrick Williams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Derrick Williams (15) catches a four-yard touchdown pass as New England Patriots cornerback Darius Butler defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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The Patriots surprisingly cut cornerback Darius Butler. Not surprisingly, multiple teams wanted him.

Per a league source, the Panthers, Broncos, 49ers, and Jaguars each made waiver claims.

The Panthers, by virtue of their 2-14 record in 2011, were awarded Butler’s contract. The Broncos would have been next. Then the Niners. Then the Jaguars.