Victor Butler has agreed to a 2-year deal with New Orleans Saints


The New Orleans Saints have agreed to two-year contract with free-agent linebacker Victor Butler, according to a league source.

Butler, who turns 26 in July, played the past four seasons with the Cowboys, serving as a backup to DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer. In limited action, the 6-foot-2, 245-pound Butler recorded 73 tackles, 11 sacks and five forced fumbles during the past four years.