Adam Butler has made a name for himself during his three seasons with the Raiders.

The defensive tackle has 112 tackles and 10 sacks in 40 games with the franchise, which earned him a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension in March. The deal gave Butler the security he’s been seeking since joining the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

The 31-year-old played three of his eight NFL seasons on one-year contracts. But he earned a larger payday after starting a career-high 16 games last season and recording 65 tackles and five sacks.

Butler is now a staple in the starting lineup and a leader in the Raiders’ locker room.

There’s more to Butler, who is listed at 6-foot-4, 301 pounds, than meets the eye, however. He’s been an avid gardener throughout his college and NFL career

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