The Chargers will be back in San Diego for the 2016 season, but inside linebacker Donald Butler won’t be joining them.
There hasn’t been an offical announcement of a move, but Butler posted a farewell message to the team and the city on his Twitter account that does the job of making his release public.
“It’s been an amazing ride SD,” Butler wrote. “To my teammates and the fans who have supported me throughout the last six years I am forever appreciative and grateful. Also, to the Spanos family for giving me the opportunity to play in a great city in front of great fans. So excited for what’s next and the opportunities ahead.”
Butler was a third-round pick of the Chargers in 2010 and moved into the starting lineup as a rookie. He went on to start 62 games for the team, but was on the bench for the final seven games of last season as the team went with Manti Te’o and 2015 second-round pick Denzel Perryman instead.
