Patriots sign Eric Butler, waive David Blay Jr. ahead of preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New England Patriots signed safety Eric Butler on August 7 after he had a workout at Gillette Stadium. In a corresponding move, the team waived defensive tackle David Blay Jr. Butler, a San Diego State product, went undrafted in 2026 but previously participated in rookie minicamps with the Raiders and Saints. The Patriots now have eight safeties on their roster as they approach their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, set for next Thursday.
- •Eric Butler signed after participating in a workout last month.
- •David Blay Jr. was waived following his signing earlier this year.
- •Butler played 48 games at San Diego State, totaling 119 tackles.
- •The Patriots roster now includes eight safeties as preseason approaches.
- •New England's first preseason game is against the Colts next Thursday.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots sign safety Eric Butler following workout, waive defensive tackle
"Eric Butler went undrafted out of San Diego State.
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