Patriots Sign Eric Butler and Release David Blay Jr.

The New England Patriots have made roster changes by signing undrafted safety Eric Butler and releasing defensive tackle David Blay Jr.

Butler, who is 23 years old, previously played at San Diego State for four years, where he was recognized as a three-star recruit. In 2024, he received an Honorable Mention for All-Mountain West.

Throughout his college career, Butler participated in 48 games, accumulating 119 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, nine pass defenses, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble, and one defensive touchdown.