The San Diego Chargers have opened up contract extension talks with linebacker Donald Butler, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Donald Butler contract extension: Chargers begin talks for new deal
The Chargers have begun extension talks with young star linebacker Donald Butler. They hope to get a deal done before the regular season starts.
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Butler, a third-round pick from 2010, is entering the final year of his four-year rookie deal. He’s scheduled to make $1.32 million in 2013. The two sides hope to get a deal done in the next five weeks, as negotiations will be halted once the regular season begins. If they can’t reach an agreement by then, Butler will have to wait until the offseason to sign a new deal, but he doesn’t sound worried about that scenario. From the Union-Tribune:
“I’m not too worried,” Butler said. “The numbers will get taken care of between my agent and (general manager Tom) Telesco. I want to stay in San Diego. I think they want me here in San Diego. I love it here. I love the fans. I love my teammates. I’m confident something will get done. I’m not even worried about it.”
After missing his rookie year with an Achilles injury, Butler has emerged as one of the leaders on San Diego’s defense. The 24-year-old recorded 77 tackles, three sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown in 12 games last season.
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