Hakeem Butler: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / February 23

UFL’s Hakeem Butler Overcomes Bad Luck With Superior Talent

St. Louis Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht hasn’t announced his starting quarterback yet, but one thing is certain; that individual will be paired with Hakeem Butler, the UFL’s best wide receiver.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / December 5

2025 NFL Draft: Superlatives For This Year's WR Class

With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, I’ve started a superlatives series to preview each position group. This series will cover a wide range of prospects and highlight the players who stand out the most in specific categories.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 27

Potential Waiver Wire Targets for the New York Giants After Cut Day

The New York Giants initial 53-man roster is expected to undergo changes over the coming days as the waiver wire churns. With the Giants sixth in the waiver

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NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 24

Bengals Cut Former Steelers WR

The Cincinnati Bengals are moving on from former Pittsburgh Steelers training camp star and UFL Offensive Player of the Year, Hakeem Butler. After spending some of training camp with the team, Cincinnati announced they waived 11 players, including Butler.

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 24

Pros and Cons of Lions Claiming WR Hakeem Butler

The Detroit Lions, headed into their final game of the 2024 preseason, are still in the process of finalizing their 53-man roster. The deadline for NFL franchises to cut their rosters down to 53 players is Tuesday at 4 p.m.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 23

UFL Offensive Player of the Year among Bengals cuts

UFL Offensive Player of the Year among first Bengals cuts

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Dawgs By Nature / August 23

AFC North: Bengals start roster cuts with 2021 2nd rounder, Hakeem Butler & 9 others

Jackson Carman never lived up to his NFL draft slot The Cleveland Browns will play their last preseason game late Saturday night but won’t be the last team to finish up before the regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincy Jungle / July 31

Contract details for Hakeem Butler, Nate Brooks, and Ryan Rehkow

All signed for less than a $1 million. Contract details for three free agents recently signed by the Cincinnati Bengals to provide more competition in training camp have been revealed.

NFL News / Steelers Now / July 26

While Dealing With Ja’Marr Chase Hold-in, Bengals Sign Former Steelers Wide Receiver

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hakeem Butler, the team announced on Friday. Butler, 28, spent the 2023 summer with the Steelers after playing for the St.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 26

Bengals Sign Former Steelers WR

The Cincinnati Bengals are adding a familiar face, signing UFL standout and former Pittsburgh Steelers fan favorite Hakeem Butler, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL News / Cincy Jungle / July 26

Bengals sign Hakeem Butler, Ryan Rehkow, and Nate Brooks

The Bengals sign the 2024 UFL Offensive Player of the Year. The Cincinnati Bengals have a new wide receiver. On Friday, the Bengals announced they had signed free agent Hakeem Butler.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 26

Bengals Sign Three Including WR Hakeem Butler

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Friday that they’ve signed three players to contracts including CB Nate Brooks, WR Hakeem Butler and P Ryan Rehkow. Butler

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 25

Bengals Bring In Former Steelers Fan Favorite

Pittsburgh Steelers fans are very familiar with wide receiver Hakeem Butler. He was a training camp hopeful last season, and he stood out at times with his massive frame and contested catch abilities.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / July 25

Cincinnati Bengals may use one of their final roster spots on UFL Offensive Player of the Year

As the Cincinnati Bengals enter the early days of training camp, they still have three open roster spots to use however they'd like. One of them could be used to sign wide receiver Hakeem Butler. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Bengals are hosting a work out for Butler sometime this week.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / July 25

Cincinnati Bengals to Workout Intriguing Prospect in Stunning Late Offseason Move

The Cincinnati Bengals are planning a workout with wide receiver prospect Hakeem Butler, who most recently played for the UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks. Butler is not a typical wide receiver prospect as he might be considered a veteran had he stayed in the NFL since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 24

Bengals Hosting WR Hakeem Butler For Workout

The Cincinnati Bengals are hosting WR Hakeem Butler for a workout, according to ML Football. Butler, 28, is a former fourth-round pick of the Cardinals back in 2019 out of Iowa State.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 24

The one insanely available player the Lions absolutely need pick up with their newly opened roster spot

At this point In almost feel like I'm making a plea with the Detroit Lions. I'm ready to go to the facility with a giant poster of this guy and put it on Brad Holmes desk.

Jacksonville Jaguars News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / June 12

Could the Jaguars Try Out UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler?

Could the Jacksonville Jaguars have interest in UFL Offensive Player of the Year Hakeem Butler? One report indicates they could, and Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson didn't repute it when asked during Wednesday's press conference ahead of the final day of minicamp.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / June 10

New Orleans Saints should sign UFL superstar Hakeem Butler to create more depth at pass catcher

The New Orleans Saints offense has been gleaming confidence in recent weeks under new OC Klint Kubiak. Players like the new scheme and expect improvement.

NFL News / Yardbarker / June 10

Super Bowl champion coach says UFL star belongs in NFL

Longtime NFL coach Wade Phillips led the San Antonio Brahmas to a 25-15 victory over the St. Louis Battlehawks for the XFL Conference title on Sunday, but Phillips had a message for one of his opponents.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / June 8

Former Steelers WR Wins UFL Player of the Year

While he didn't make much impact with the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Hakeem Butler is collecting accolades in other professional leagues. After a standout season in the United Football League (UFL), it was announced that Butler received the 2024 Offensive Player of the Year.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / June 7

Former Cardinals Draft Pick Wins UFL Offensive Player of the Year

Former Arizona Cardinals WR Hakeem Butler has won the UFL's Offensive Player of the Year award, as announced by the league. More from the official press release: "Butler led the United Football League with 652 receiving yards on 45 receptions.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2023

Could XFL star WR make Steelers roster after surprise cut?

There is still a long time between now and cut-down day when teams must decrease to 53-man rosters. But does the Steelers' recent surprise release make way for XFL star WR Hakeem Butler to make the team in 2023?

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