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Wheeling Wildcats Sign Former NFL DB/WR Robb Butler for 2009

December 21, 2008 - Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL)
Wheeling Wildcats News Release


Wheeling, WV- The Wheeling Wildcats have announced the signing of WR/DB Robb Butler to a contract for the 2009 season. Butler (6', 217) brings 5 years of NFL and Arena Football League experience to the Wildcats. Butler spent the 2008 season as a member of the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League, and the Erie RiverRats of the AIFA. Butler joined the RiverRats in May 2008 and immediately made his presence known on both sides of the football for the 10-4 club. Butler began the 2008 campaign as a member of the Kansas City Brigade of the Arena Football League. Despite not playing a full season, Butler finished 9th on the squad in tackles with 14.5, and one interception for the Brigade. On 4/19/08 Butler was named the Defensive Player of the Game for his efforts vs. the Colorado Crush. Butler began his NFL career when he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the NFL's San Diego Chargers. Butler began the 2004 season on the practice squad, but was eventually added to their active roster, appearing in 5 NFL games as a safety and kick returner. He was a member of the practice squad of the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, and the Kansas City Chiefs in 2006 and 2007.

Butler, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, spent three seasons at the University of Pittsburgh, where he played wide receiver. He transferred to Robert Morris College and became an NFL prospect after his two seasons in 2002-2003. As a junior in 2002, he recorded 29 receptions for a team-leading 459 receiving yards. He switched to defense before his senior season and was named first-team I-AA All-American after finishing the year with 84 tackles, a pair of interceptions, 7 pass breakups, and two forced fumbles from his strong safety position.

The Wheeling Wildcats are a professional indoor football team located in Wheeling, WV, and will begin play in March of 2009 in the Continental Indoor Football League. For more information on the Wheeling Wildcats visit www.wheelingwildcatsfootball.com



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