Butler, a Super Bowl LIII veteran, joined LV after a long NE stint, bringing proven interior pass-rush ability and rotational depth. His presence adds veteran ballast to LV’s defensive line and could translate to more pressure in Week 1.

Adam Butler anchors the Las Vegas interior line alongside Fotu, providing veteran stability inside. His presence cushions Fotu's development and helps anchor run defense, creating a foundation for a deep tackle rotation that could boost the overall pressure generated by the Raiders' front.

Butler anchored LV's interior in 2024, earning a multi-year extension. In 2025 LV seeks reliable snaps behind him while Booker, Laulu and Hemingway push for roles. Butler's presence sets a baseline, but the depth behind him is still a work in progress.

Butler returns from personal reasons and is expected to anchor the Raiders' interior, with Fotu sidelined. The depth behind him includes Coburn, Booker, and Carter, making the DT rotation a committee with Pegues-Laulu Hemingway mix. The group’s depth is a focal point as fans push for an upgrade after the final roster is set.

Butler’s absence from practice opened the door for Booker’s first-team reps, highlighting the volatility of LV’s interior rotation. Butler remains the veteran anchor, but Booker’s early momentum could push LV to rethink its bench plan if Butler remains limited.